| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9780335227198 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Call number |
378.242 BI SU |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Authors |
Biggam, John. |
| TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Succeeding with your masters dissertation : |
| Subtitle |
a step-by-step handbook / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
John Biggam. |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication |
Maidenhead : |
| Publisher |
McGraw-Hill/Open University Press, |
| Date |
c2008. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
ix, 268 p. : |
| Other Details |
ill ; |
| Size |
24 cm. |
| GENERAL NOTE |
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| General note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| CONTENTS |
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| Contents |
1 Introduction 2 Preparing for your dissertation 3 The dissertation introduction 4 The literature review 5 Research methods 6 Writing up your findings 7 Concluding your dissertation 8 Finally: writing the abstract 9 Practical issues 10 Summary of good practice to adopt and bad practice to avoid. |
| SUMMARY |
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| Summary |
How do I plan a dissertation proposal? How do I clarify my research objectives? How do I conduct a literature review? What is essential to focus on while writing my Master's dissertation? This practical book offers straightforward guidance to help Master's students to clarify their objectives and structure their work in order to produce a successful dissertation.Using case examples of both good and bad student practice, the handbook takes students through each step of the dissertation process, from their initial research proposal to the final submission. The author uses clear illustrations of what students need to do - or not do - to reach their potential, helping them to avoid the most common pitfalls.This essential handbook covers: Producing focused and relevant research objectives Writing your literature review Citing your sources correctly Clearly explaining your use of research methods Writing up your findings Summarizing your work by linking your conclusions to your initial proposal Understanding marking schemes Aimed primarily at Master's students or students on short postgraduate courses in business, humanities and the social sciences, this book is also key reading for supervisors and undergraduates considering postgraduate study. |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical Heading |
Master of arts degree. |
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Dissertations, Academic |
| Geographic |
Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
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Study skills |
| Geographic |
Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier |
https://uowd.box.com/s/hculmcgdfwvlcey9hmnvxmfpudp2022w |
| Public note |
Location Map |
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35973 |
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55573 |