Product Description

This book offers a user-friendly guide to preparing a perfect dissertation. Rather than focusing only on how to draft the report itself, the authors provide readers with material on generating a researchable question, as well as methods for assessing blind spots and learning styles that may get in the way of completing a dissertation.

Using examples from a wide variety of disciplines, the authors demonstrate how to write up results, develop appropriate writing skills, and ways to construct tables and figures. In addition, the book includes information on writing up qualitative research, using computer technology effectively to assist in the dissertation process and following ethical guidelines in conducting research.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #186368 in Books
• Published on: 1992-08-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 312 pages

About the Author
Rae R. Newton is a Professor of Sociology at California State University-Fullerton and a Senior Statistician at the Child and Adolescent Health Services Research Center in San Diego, California.  He recieved his doctoral degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and postdoctoral training at Indiana University.  He is author of Your Statistical Consultant: Answers to Your Data Analysis Questions (with Kjell Rudestam) and numerous articles in professional journals.  His research interests include statistical analysis, particularly structural equation modeling, health services delivery, and family violence.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant!!
After pondering over which book to select to help me write my dissertation I chose this one and I'm so glad that I did. Before reading this book I knew nothing about the various chapters you should include in your dissertation. This book teaches you alot about how to structure your work and with its detailed explanations allows you to become familiar with various terminology. Alongside reading this book I attended dissertation lectures offered by my degree institution. Because I had read this book I found it easy to relate to the information given by my tutor. I am still writing my dissertation and constantly refer back to this book. I am a drama degree student and feel that anyone studying any degree subject would find it very useful.

Addresses students' concerns.
As someone who works privately with students, helping them with dissertations, I highly recommend this book. When students contact me in regard to assistance with their dissertation, I recommend that they buy this book and use it as a reference. The information contained in this book anticipates and answers the questions that students have about the dissertation process and the contents of each chapter. It is one of the most practical guides for writing a dissertation that I have come across.

Can you embark on your journey without this roadmap?
Written for students about to embark on a masters thesis or doctoral dissertation this book, provides an overview of the research process, from the first step of choosing a suitable topic to the finished product. As the production of a research project or enquiry is similar, many elements of this book may also be considered useful for under-graduates preparing for completion of their course. The publishers also claim the text is suitable for professors for providing guidance to students. During the inevitable moments of panic when your tutor is fast asleep in bed and you are staring at a blank computer screen, turn to a copy of Surviving Your Dissertation for comfort and inspiration. Each chapter concludes with student's suggestions for completing the tasks previously outlined and you may find practical advice given by someone who has survived the journey before you. This book may help you to get started if you have a long way to go, help you to decide on the road to take, plan your route, and reach your destination.