Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process, ed 2. (Reviews).Rudestam KE, Newton RR. Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. , CA 91320, Sage Publications This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc, 2002, paperback, 298 pp, illus, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0761919627, $27.95. This book is intended to serve as a guide for planning and writing research for students who are completing their master's thesis or doctoral dissertation dis·ser·ta·tion n. A lengthy, formal treatise, especially one written by a candidate for the doctoral degree at a university; a thesis. dissertation Noun 1. . The authors provide a well-organized reference that leads the student through the research process. The information includes each phase of the process from selecting a topic through the oral defense of the dissertation. The material is presented in a comprehensive manner, and the book offers step-by-step guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. that can help readers complete their dissertation. The material is up-to-date, and the book contains an excellent chapter on using a personal computer to perform a literature search and construct bibliographies and utilizing software to perform statistical analysis. This book contains 3 main sections and 12 chapters that provide a comprehensive guide to the dissertation process. The first section contains chapters on the research process, selecting a topic, and methods of inquiry. The table at the end of the second chapter lists issues to consider when developing a research proposal. This table provides the basic elements of the proposal and is a very helpful adjunct to the book. The second section contains chapters on the literature review, the methods chapter of the dissertation, guidelines on presenting the research results, and how to accurately formulate a discussion chapter. These chapters offer step-by-step suggestions that simplify this difficult undertaking into manageable steps. The final section contains chapters on overcoming barriers, writing, using a personal computer, guidelines for how to present numbers in the dissertation, and informed consent and ethical considerations. These chapters provide many great ideas on how to deal with a dissertation committee along with many useful tips on scientific writing. The book includes tables that contain many beneficial "student suggestions." For example, there are 7 helpful hints at the end of the chapter on the literature review that provide insightful suggestions for making the literature review more organized and easier to complete. There are also many diagrams, tables, illustrations, and models that complement the text. The authors also use case studies as needed as needed prn. See prn order. to help clarify difficult concepts. The book concludes with a helpful 7-page section of current references. This book would be an excellent addition to the library of any student who is working to complete a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. The book is well organized and can serve as a comprehensive guide for any student who is interested in completing research. Ricardo Fernandez, PT, OCS Health South Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Palos Heights, Ill Mr Fernandez is Area General Orthopedics orthopedics (ôrthəpē`dĭks), medical specialty concerned with deformities, injuries, and diseases of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Coordinator/Staff Physical Therapist. In addition, he serves as adjunct faculty at Northwestern University Northwestern University, mainly at Evanston, Ill.; coeducational; chartered 1851, opened 1855 by Methodists. In 1873 it absorbed Evanston College for Ladies. and specializes in physical therapy for patients with knee and shoulder pathologies. He is currently working on his PhD at Nova Southeastern University History Originally named Nova University of Advanced Technology,[7] the university was chartered by the state of Florida in 1964[8][9] as a graduate institution in the physical and social sciences. . |
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