Dissertations and project reports : a step by step guide / Stella Cottrell.
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TextSeries: Palgrave study skillsPublication details: New York : Pallgrave Macmillan, 2014.Description: v, 218 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN: - 1137364262
- 9781137364265
- 808.066 COT
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Bestselling author Stella Cottrell taps into her tried and tested formula for learning and brings students the essential guide to producing top-quality dissertations and project reports. The book breaks down this process into manageable chunks and covers everything from preparation and planning through to conducting research and writing up the finished article. Packed with dozens of hands-on activities and quotes from real students, this book demystifies dissertations and project reports and helps ensure that the process is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels embarking on a dissertation, project report or other piece of extended writing. Its interdisciplinary approach means it is the ideal companion for students of all disciplines.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Faced with your dissertation or major project and need some help getting started? Thinking about how your final project will affect your overall grades? Tapping into her tried and tested formula for learning, this guide takes you step-by-step through the key stages of planning, developing, researching and writing up your dissertation or project report. Whether you are an undergraduate or a postgraduate, this guide: Offers comprehensive coverage of the major components essential to producing strong dissertations and project reports ; Gives unique emphasis to the importance of project management skills ; Gets you involved through interactive activities, checklists and engaging student examples. Most importantly, it offers the support you need at every stage and will help ensure that the creation of your academic masterpiece is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I Preparation And Planning
- 1 Where Do I Start?
- 2 What Makes a Good Dissertation or Research Project?
- 3 Project Managing Your Dissertation
- 4 Managing Yourself for the Task
- 5 Time and Timing
- 6 Working with Your Supervisor
- Part II Developing Your Proposal
- 7 Understanding the Assignment Brief
- 8 Selecting Your Topic and Title
- 9 Literature Search and Review
- 10 Principles of Good Research
- 11 Methodologies: Approaches to Research
- 12 Ethical Considerations
- 13 Writing the Research Proposal
- Part III Conducting The Research
- 14 The Evidence Base
- 15 Working with Participants
- 16 Experiments
- 17 Observations
- 18 Surveys and Questionnaires
- 19 Interviews
- 20 Case Studies
- 21 Interpreting Your Findings
- Part IV Writing It Up
- 22 Your Writing Strategy
- 23 Getting the Structure Right
- 24 Fine Tuning your Writing
- 25 Viva Exams
- Final Considerations
- References
- Index
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook , Critical Thinking Skills , Skills for Success , The Macmillan Student Planner , The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students . Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.
Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook , Critical Thinking Skills , Skills for Success , The Macmillan Student Planner , The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students . Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.