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How to reach the pinnacle of academic achievement; The dissertation is a tough mountain to climb; half of all doctoral students never make it to the top. To overcome the practical, social, and psychological obstacles along the way, you need a knowledgeable guide and the right tools. This comprehensive how-to guide to developing and writing a quality dissertation provides: Expanded and updated coverage of crucial topics such as conducting a literature review, dissertation support groups, and harnessing technology to conduct research Progress tracking tools, sample forms, resource lists, and other user-friendly elements Thoroughly updated and revised chapters with the most current need-to-know information.

Table of Contents:

• NEW TO THIS EDITION; PREFACE; A NOTE TO DOCTORAL STUDENTS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHORS; PART I: QUESTS AND QUESTIONS; 1. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?; Why Take This Journey?; Do You Have What It Takes to Journey to the Peak?; Avoiding the Hazards of High-Altitude Climbing; Procrastination; Emotional Barriers; Writer's Block; Lack of Concentration; What Are the Inner Essentials?; Summary; Resources; 2. WHAT EXACTLY IS A DISSERTATION?; What Is a Doctoral Dissertation?; Typical Dissertation Structure; Studies Using Quantitative Methodology: General Sample Format; Studies Using Qualitative Methodology: General Sample Format; Alternative Formats; Components of a Typical Dissertation; Major Steps in the Dissertation Process; Roles and Responsibilities; Summary; Resources; 3.
• WHAT ARE THE ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN RESEARCH?; Institutional Review Boards; Rights of Human Subjects; Ethical Issues in Data Collection; Ethical Issues in Data Analysis and Interpretation; Ethical Issues in Reporting Research Findings; Ethics of Writing Up Research; Other Ethical Considerations; Summary; Resources; PART II: BEGINNING THE CLIMB; 4. CHOOSING A DISSERTATION TOPIC; Approaches to Choosing a Topic; Where to Look for Potential Topics; Some Criteria for Topic Selection; Replication Studies; Summary; Resources; 5.
• CREATING YOUR DISSERTATION TEAM; Peak Principle: Always Climb Fully Equipped; Selecting a Dissertation Advisor; How to Approach a Potential Advisor; Selecting the Committee; The Care and Nurture of Advisors and Committee Members; Choosing Outfitters and Bearers (Other Specialized Consultants); Where to Locate Specialists; Dissertation Support Groups; Critical Decisions; Other Considerations; Summary; Resources; 6. ORGANIZING YOURSELF; Organize Your Workspace; Organize Your Time; Working Smart; Maintain Balance; Strategies for Getting a Life While Dissertating; Summary; Resources; 7.
• MASTERING THE ACADEMIC STYLE; Qualities of Scholarly Writing; Common Writing Problems; Guidelines for Successful Academic Writing; Other Distinguishing Characteristics of the Academic Style; Summary; Resources; PART III: CLIMBING TO BASE CAMP; 8. WRITING THE INTRODUCTION; The Introductory Paragraph; Problem Statement; Theoretical or Conceptual Framework; Purpose Statement; Statement About Method Type and Research Questions/Hypotheses; Significance and Relevance; Delimitations; Assumptions; Definition of Terms; Organization of the Study; Summary; 9.
• REVIEWING THE LITERATURE; Purpose and Scope; Preparation; Techniques for Writing the Literature Review; Advice on Writing a Literature Review; Helpful Technologies for Searching the Literature and Collaboration; Tips to Keep You Sane and Productive; Literature Review Checklist; Summary; Resources; 10. SELECTING AND DESCRIBING THE METHODOLOGY; The Methodology of Research; Describing the Methodology; Data Collection Procedures; Data Analysis; Limitations; Methodology Chapter Elements
• A Checklist; Summary; Resources; 11. THE PROPOSAL MEETING; Preparing for the Proposal Meeting; During the Proposal Meeting; After the Proposal Meeting; Summary; Resources; PART IV: FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE PEAK; 12.
• ANALYZING AND PRESENTING THE FINDINGS; Understanding the Data; Writing the Introductory Paragraph; Tables and the Narrative Description; Presenting the Findings; Summary; Resources; 13. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; Reflect on Findings; Chapter Organization; Summary; Resources; PART V: FINAL ASCENT AND VIEW FROM THE TOP AND BEYOND; 14. THE FINAL DEFENSE; Virtual Participation Options; A Defense Scenario; Helpful Hints: Prior to the Final Defense; During the Final Defense; After the Final Defense; Summary; Resources; 15. THE NEXT PEAK; The Descent; Mount Analogue; Helping Others; Summary; Resources; PARTING THOUGHTS; APPENDIX: DISSERTATION CONTENT CHECKLIST; REFERENCES; INDEX.

Author/Creator:

Roberts, Carol, 1939- , author

Contributors:

Hyatt, Laura , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

The dissertation journey: a practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation [by Roberts, C.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Dissertation journey [by Roberts, C.] (Third edition; Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2019] — ISBN 9781506373317; LCCN 2018021313; OCLC Number 1040081851)

Subjects:

Doctor of education degree — Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Dissertations, Academic — Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Report writing — Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Doctor of education degree

Dissertations, Academic

Report writing

Genres:

Handbooks and manuals

General Notes:

Revised edition of: The dissertation journey : A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation / Carol M. Roberts. 2nd edition. [2010].
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on: Online resource; title from PDF title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed January 8, 2021).

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Digital Characteristics:

text file

Call Numbers:

LB1742 .R634 2019eb

ISBNs:

9781506373324 (electronic bk.)
1506373321 (electronic bk.)
9781506373317 (paperback) [Invalid]
1506373313 (paperback) [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

1053864261