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Doing Your Master's Dissertation: From Start to Finish - Sage Study Skills Series (Paperback)
Inger Furseth (author), Euris Larry Everett (author)- In stock online
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'From finding a research topic through to the final write up, this clear guide takes the mystery out of graduate-level research. This book will help your project succeed' -James V. Spickard, Professor of Sociology, University of Redlands, US
Just starting your Master's? Worried about your dissertation? This book is an indispensible guide to writing a successful Master's dissertation. The book begins by addressing issues you'll face in the early stages of writing a dissertation, such as deciding on what to research, planning your project and searching for literature online. It then guides you through different aspects of carrying out your research and writing up, helping you to:
write a research proposalchoose one or more methodswrite the introduction and conclusiondiscuss the literatureanalyse your findingsedit and referenceformulate research questionsbuild your argument.The book offers guidance that other books often miss, from dealing with emotional blocks, to ways of identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and improving your writing. It addresses the social aspects of the writing process, such as choosing and working with an advisor, using social media and forming student work groups for added help and inspiration. Each chapter ends with an action plan, which is a resource section that features exercises and reflection questions designed to help you apply what you've read to your own work.
SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN: 9781446263990
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 1000 g
Dimensions: 242 x 170 x 13 mm
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-James V. Spickard, Professor of Sociology, University of Redlands, US
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