UK Edition. — John Wiley & Sons, 2012. — 360 р.Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It's likely to be the largest single piece of work you'll have to submit - and also the hardest!
Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and structuring and writing your dissertation, you'll be able to avoid all the common mistakes and stay on top of your workload throughout the process. You'll also find tips on the best way to reference your work, and expert advice on presentation and binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation.Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers:What is a Dissertation?
So You Have to Write a Dissertation
Thinking About a Research QuestionGetting Set Up for Your Dissertation
The Structure of Your Dissertation
Getting Started
Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation 'Type' And Considering Ethics
Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful NotesGetting On With Your Research
Researching in Libraries and the Using the Internet
Creating Your Own Empirical Data
Analysing Data And Drawing Conclusions
Staying on TrackWriting and Polishing
Managing Your Argument: 'Writing Up' Your Non-Empirical Dissertation
Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation
Writing Effectively
References, Bibliographies and Appendices
Sorting Out The Presentation of Your DissertationManaging The Overall Experience
Your Work Habits
Looking After Yourself Physically and Emotionally
Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid
Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation
Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist
