Bibliograph

Destination dissertation, a traveler's guide to a done dissertation, Sonja K. Foss and William Waters

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Destination dissertation, a traveler's guide to a done dissertation, Sonja K. Foss and William Waters

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Destination dissertation

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

922072848

Responsibility statement

Sonja K. Foss and William Waters

Sub title

a traveler's guide to a done dissertation

Summary

In this concrete guide for Ph.D. candidates across disciplines, Foss and Waters approach the process of writing a high-quality dissertation as a vacation from normal routine-one that can be exciting, stimulating, and yes, accomplished in under one year

Table Of Contents

Preparing to go: the dissertation journey -- The journey before you: 29 steps -- Planning the trip: the conceptual conversation -- Developing your itinerary: the preproposal -- Advice from other travelers: the literature review -- Getting there: the dissertation proposal -- Things to see and do: data collection and analysis -- Making the most of your travels: the last chapter plus -- Useful phrases: writing and editing -- Travelogue: the dissertation defense -- Making the best use of your guide: advisor advising -- Avoiding delays and annoyances: enacting the scholar role

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