Before the dissertation : a textual mentor for doctoral students at early stages of a research project / Christine Pearson Casanave ; foreword by John M. Swales.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Casanave, Christine Pearson, 1944-
Other Authors: Swales, John M., 1938-
Language:English
Published: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2014]
Subjects:
Dissertations, Academic > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Research > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Report writing > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genre:
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Physical Description:xxi, 154 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Foundational issues
  • Things to consider before deciding to pursue a doctoral degree
  • Writing research memos and dissertation journals
  • Initial thoughts on topics
  • Reading in the early stages
  • Thinking theoretically and conceptually
  • Finding advisers-supervisors and mentors
  • Seeking supportive people
  • Topic and project development and refinement.