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100 1 _aFurseth, Inger.
245 1 0 _aDoing your Master's dissertation
260 _aLos Angeles :
_bSAGE,
_c2013.
300 _axiii, 157 pages ;
_c25 cm.
336 _2rdacontent
337 _2rdamedia
338 _2rdacarrier
490 1 _aSAGE study skills
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aHelp! How Do I Find a Research Topic? Overcoming Barriers and Getting StartedBasic Rules of WritingWho Can Help You? Establishing Support Networks A Guide for Searching the LiteratureReviewing Research LiteratureHow Do I Formulate Research Questions?Easier Said Than Done - Choosing a Suitable Research Design and MethodThe Art of Keeping a Steady Course - Structuring the AnalysisBeginning and End - Introduction and ConclusionChaos and Order - Editing and ReferencingWhen Is It Finished? Checklist Summary
520 8 _aThis is a step-by-step guide for students to excelling in your Masters dissertation. With examples from real theses, useful action plans in each chapter and a range of practical tips that are often missed in other books, this is a must-have guide for all Masters students.
_b'From finding a research topic through to the final write up, this clear guide takes the mystery out of graduate-level research. This book will help your project succeed' - James V. Spickard, Professor of Sociology, University of Redlands, US Just starting your Master's? Worried about your dissertation? This book is an indispensible guide to writing a successful Master's dissertation. The book begins by addressing issues you'll face in the early stages of writing a dissertation, such as deciding on what to research, planning your project and searching for literature online. It then guides you through different aspects of carrying out your research and writing up, helping you to: Write a research proposal Choose one or more methods Write the introduction and conclusion Discuss the literature Analyse your findings Edit and reference Formulate research questions Build your argument The book offers guidance that other books often miss, from dealing with emotional blocks, to ways of identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and improving your writing. It addresses the social aspects of the writing process, such as choosing and working with an advisor, using social media and forming student work groups for added help and inspiration. Each chapter ends with an action plan, which is a resource section that features exercises and reflection questions designed to help you apply what you've read to your own work. Student Successis a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, theStudent Successseries helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
650 0 _aDissertations, Academic
_xAuthorship.
650 0 _aAcademic writing.
650 7 _aLiterature.
650 7 _aLiterature: history & criticism
650 7 _aResearch methods: general
650 7 _aStudy & learning skills: general
650 7 _aHigher & further education, tertiary education
650 7 _aWriting & editing guides
650 7 _aSocial research & statistics
700 1 _aEverett, Euris Larry.
830 0 _aSAGE study skills.
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