This essential guide takes students through the planning for each stage of their dissertation, from hatching an idea to handing in their finished project. Short, succinct chapters cover everything from devising a research question and engaging with the literature to choosing a methodology and structuring an argument. It features ten sample dissertations from a range of subject areas, so that students can better anticipate what lies ahead, practical advice at every step and action plans to keep students on track.
This book is the ideal companion to all students completing a dissertation as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies, whatever their subject area.
New to this Edition:
- Expanded content on using theory and writing abstracts
- Includes more examples from students' dissertations, including an outline for a performing arts dissertation
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A friendly and essential companion to your dissertation journey. It takes you step-by-step through the planning for each stage from your first idea to the finishing touches.
Packed with practical advice and examples of student writing, this guide shows you how to:
• find an idea and focus your research question
• write a proposal
• structure your literature review
• choose your methodology
• put the crucial finishing touches to your work
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