Product Description

Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It′s likely to be the largest single piece of work you′ll have to submit – and also the hardest!

Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first–class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and structuring and writing your dissertation, you′ll be able to avoid all the common mistakes and stay on top of your workload throughout the process. You′ll also find tips on the best way to reference your work, and expert advice on presentation and binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation.

Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers:

Part I:  What is a Dissertation?    
Chapter 1:  So You Have to Write a Dissertation 
Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question 
  
Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation    
Chapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation   
Chapter 4: Getting Started      
Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation ′Type′ And Considering Ethics     
Chapter 6:  Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful Notes 
 
Part III: Getting On With Your Research      
Chapter 7:  Researching in Libraries and the Using the Internet
Chapter 8:  Creating Your Own Empirical Data  
Chapter 9: Analysing Data And Drawing Conclusions  
Chapter 10: Staying on Track     

Part IV: Writing and Polishing       
Chapter 11:  Managing Your Argument: ′Writing Up′ Your Non–Empirical Dissertation    
Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation   
Chapter 13: Writing Effectively   
Chapter 14:  References, Bibliographies and Appendices  
Chapter 15:  Sorting Out The Presentation of Your Dissertation 

Part V:  Managing The Overall Experience    
Chapter 16: Your Work Habits      
Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically and Emotionally 
Chapter 18:  Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid   
Chapter 19:  Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation successfully       
Chapter 20:  Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12804 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

About the Author
Dr Carrie Winstanley is a Principal Lecturer in Education at Roehampton University, London, where she works with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Carrie was recently named one of the Top 50 university teachers in the UK by the Higher Education Academy, for which she was awarded a national teaching fellowship.

Customer Reviews

A must for final year students!
If, like me, you are scared of the big 'D' in your last year of university then you have to purchase this book. The author clearly states that the book doesnt need to be read cover to cover but used as a reference guide, which I have been doing. The author also explains everything so simply s not to confuse you even more.
If you're confused at what needs to be included in a dissertation proposal, it tells you whats needed plus more handy hints to make sure you get top marks. If you dont undestand research methods, the book goes over many methods and analysis techniques.
I could go on about how good this book is, but really, I recommend it to all who is about to write a dissertation or half way through and hit that brick wall.

Dissertation step by step
This book takes you through the whole process in a clear and direct way with every aspect explained informatively without wasting any valuable time. It will be by my side until the whole process is over!