The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation - Softcover

Roberts, Carol M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412977983 ISBN 13: 9781412977982

Publisher: Corwin, 2010

Synopsis

It’s an uphill climb—but the view from the top makes it all worthwhile.

A dissertation can be challenging, but this informative book helps you overcome the obstacles along the way. Using graphics, checklist

About this title

About the Author:

Carol Roberts is a professor at the University of La Verne, where she teaches in the Organizational Leadership Doctoral Program. She advises doctoral students, chairs dissertations, and teaches a variety of leadership courses, primarily in personal leadership, communication, conflict, and coaching. Carol is a speaker, consultant, and seminar leader specializing in organizational and team development, strategic planning, conflict resolution, coaching, and personal mastery. She has been a consultant and trainer for the Administrator Trainer Center and Effective Schools Program, the California School Leadership Academy, and the California School Boards Association. She received her doctoral degree in planning, policy, and administration from the University of Southern California. Carol served on the executive board for the Southern Counties Women in Educational Management and was awarded its Woman of the Year award.

Review:

"Few books provide such a concise overview of the dissertation process. From understanding your relationship with faculty to collating materials for each chapter, Roberts provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to plan, write, and defend your doctoral research. Do not procrastinate; read this book and proceed on the road to successful completion of your dissertation!" Author: Deborah A. Schreiber, Assistant Professor of Education Published On: 2010-03-22

"The Dissertation Journey is a must-have resource for any doctoral student venturing out on his or her own. Dr. Roberts presents a systematic approach that transforms what at first seems insurmountable into achievable. Trust the process, it works!" Author: Bruce R. Schultz, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Published On: 2010-05-11

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1412977983
• ISBN 13: 9781412977982
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 248