Pre-Owned The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending (Paperback) by Carol M Roberts

9781412977982. New condition. Trade paperback. 2nd ed. Language: English. Pages: 248. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 248 p. Contains: Unspecified. The dissertation is a tough mountain to climb; half of all doctoral students never make it to the top. To overcome the practical, emotional, and psychological obstacles along the way, youll need the right tools and a knowledgeable guide. This informative and inspirational book readies you for each step of the dissertation process, including choosing a topic, selecting the committee, getting acclimated to academic writing, preparing for your oral defense, and publishing your research. This second edition of The Dissertation Journey offers new and updated features, including: - A chapter on ethical considerations - Expanded coverage of digital data collection and using the Internet for research - More detailed information on conducting the literature review - A discussion of how to develop a theoretical or conceptual framework With graphics, checklists, inspirational quotes, illustrations, and sample forms, this valuable resource is your essential guidebook to preparing, writing, and defending your dissertation.