Writing a Dissertation For Dummies

by Carrie Winstanley (Author), Carrie Winstanley (Author), Carrie Winstanley (Author)

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  Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It's likely to be the largest single piece of work you'll have to submit - and also the hardest!

  Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and structuring and writing your dissertation, you'll be able to avoid all the common mistakes and stay on top of your workload throughout the process. You'll also find tips on the best way to reference your work, and expert advice on presentation and binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation.

  Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers:

  Part I: What is a Dissertation?
  Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a Dissertation
  Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question

  Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation
  Chapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation
  Chapter 4: Getting Started
  Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation 'Type' And Considering Ethics
  Chapter 6: Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful Notes

  Part III: Getting On With Your Research
  Chapter 7: Researching in Libraries and the Using the Internet
  Chapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical Data
  Chapter 9: Analysing Data And Drawing Conclusions
  Chapter 10: Staying on Track

  Part IV: Writing and Polishing
  Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: 'Writing Up' Your Non-Empirical Dissertation
  Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation
  Chapter 13: Writing Effectively
  Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendices
  Chapter 15: Sorting Out The Presentation of Your Dissertation

  Part V: Managing The Overall Experience
  Chapter 16: Your Work Habits
  Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically and Emotionally
  Chapter 18: Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid
  Chapter 19: Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation
  Chapter 20: Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist