Authoring a PhD : How to plan, draft, write and finish a doctoral thesis or dissertation / by Patrick Dunleavy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dunleavy, Patrick, Author.

Series:

Macmillan Study Skills

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education—Research.

Research Methods in Education.

Local Subjects:

Research Methods in Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (312 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Macmillan Education UK : Imprint: Palgrave, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This engaging and highly regarded book takes readers through the key stages of their PhD research journey, from the initial ideas through to successful completion and publication. It gives helpful guidance on forming research questions, organising ideas, pulling together a final draft, handling the viva and getting published. Each chapter contains a wealth of practical suggestions and tips for readers to try out and adapt to their own research needs and disciplinary style. This text will be essential reading for PhD students and their supervisors in Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Law, Health and related disciplines.

Contents:

Preface

Becoming an Author

Envisioning the Thesis as a Whole

Planning an Integrated Thesis: The Macro-Structure

Organizing a Chapter or Paper: The Micro-Structure

Writing Clearly: Style and Referencing Issues

Developing your Text and Managing the Writing Process

Handling Attention Points: Data, Charts and Graphics

The End-Game: Finishing Your Doctorate

Publishing Your Research

Afterword

Glossary

Further Reading

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786610860623

9781280860621

1280860626

9780230802087

0230802087

OCLC:

437182027