Doing your Master's dissertation : from start to finish / Inger Furseth and Euris Larry Everett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Furseth, Inger.

Contributor:

Everett, Euris Larry.

Series:

SAGE study skills series.

SAGE study skills series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Dissertations, Academic.

Academic writing.

Dissertations, Academic--Authorship.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 157 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles, Calif. : SAGE, 2013.

Summary:

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. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

Contents:

1. Help! How do I find a research topic?

2. Overcoming barriers and getting started

3. Basic rules of writing

4. Who can help you? Establishing support networks

5. A guide for searching the literature

6. Reviewing research literature

7. How do I formulate research questions?

8. Easier said than done – choosing a suitable research design and method

9. The art of keeping a steady course – structuring the analysis

10. Beginning and end – introduction and conclusion

11. Chaos and order - editing and referencing

12. When is it finished? Checklist summary

References

Index.

ISBN:

9781446290613

1446290611