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Authoring a Ph.D. : how to plan, draft, write, and finish a doctoral thesis or dissertation / Patrick Dunleavy.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Palgrave study guidesPublication details: Basingstoke ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.Description: xiii, 297 pages. : illustrations. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781403905840 (pbk.)
  • 1403911916 (hbk.)
Other title:
  • Authoring a Doctor of Philosophy
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808.02 DUN 21
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-290) and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 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

Author notes provided by Syndetics

PATRICK DUNLEAVY is Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a member of the Academy of the Social Sciences, London. He has authored numerous books and academic articles in political science and is currently general editor of the journal Political Studies. This book draws on his experience in supervising more than 30 doctoral students over two decades, and in teaching a large inter-disciplinary course on 'Drafting and Writing a PhD' at the LSE over twelve years. In the field of study skills Patrick Dunleavy has also published Studying for A Degree (Macmillan, 1986). He was awarded the Political Science 'Making a Difference' Award by the Political Studies Association in 2003.
PATRICK DUNLEAVY is Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a member of the Academy of the Social Sciences, London. He has authored numerous books and academic articles in political science and is currently general editor of the journal Political Studies. This book draws on his experience in supervising more than 30 doctoral students over two decades, and in teaching a large inter-disciplinary course on 'Drafting and Writing a PhD' at the LSE over twelve years. In the field of study skills Patrick Dunleavy has also published Studying for A Degree (Macmillan, 1986). He was awarded the Political Science 'Making a Difference' Award by the Political Studies Association in 2003.

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