From choosing a supervisor and topic to staying motivated, completing a research thesis is not an easy matter. Each stage represents a different challenge and many students struggle through without identifying the skills needed to make the most of their time.

This wonderful resource for all doctoral and masters level students, explores the challenges and complexities of successfully engaging in the research process and thesis writing. Chapters include:

choosing and working with a supervisor
developing a research proposal
motivating yourself
choosing the right research method
responding to criticism
advice from the examiners
preparing work for publication.

This clear and practical guide, ideal for all doctoral and masters level students, takes readers from the very early stages of the process through to the final phase of examination and publication, using vignette examples to highlight key issues.

About the Author

Suzan Burton is a Senior Lecturer in Management at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University.

Peter Steane is Professor of Management at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University.

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