Writing the doctoral dissertation : a systematic approach / by Gordon B. Davis, Clyde A. Parker.

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Main Author: Davis, Gordon B. (Gordon Bitter)
Other Authors: Parker, Clyde Alvin
Language:English
Published: Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's, [1997], ©1997.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Report writing.
Dissertations, Academic.
Academic theses.
Genre:
Academic theses.
Physical Description:vi, 154 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The need for a different approach to the dissertation
  • An overview of the dissertation mananagement approach
  • The dissertation as knowledge work
  • The selection of an advisor and a dissertation committee
  • Predissertation development activities
  • The selection of a dissertation topic
  • Investigating existing knowledge on a topic
  • The dissertation proposal
  • The dissertation time schedule and budget
  • Working with an advisor and a dissertation committee
  • Management of dissertation activities
  • The defense and publishing the results
  • Appendix. Using computer software for productivity in dissertation activities.