
Excellent Dissertations!
Peter Levin(Author)
Open University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 1. January 2012
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978-0-335-23863-7 (ISBN)
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Description
"I honestly found this better than my dissertation supervisor. It was never off my desk and I scanned it thoroughly and followed it religiously. Highly recommended with a proven technique to help you gain a good mark!"
Amazon reviewer
"This book is, well.excellent! Simply and succinctly it takes you through each stage of planning a dissertation."
The Psychologist
A dissertation is likely to be the largest single piece of work you will be asked to produce. This handy book guides you through the whole process: planning your dissertation project, managing it, and writing it up. It offers friendly and practical advice and addresses all the questions students ask, including:
- How do I choose a topic?
- How should I manage my time?
- How can I make best use of my supervisor?
- How many chapters should my dissertation have?
- Which is the best referencing system to use?
Excellent Dissertations! Second Edition is a lively, concise and to-the point guide, which will steer you through the entire dissertation process.
Amazon reviewer
"This book is, well.excellent! Simply and succinctly it takes you through each stage of planning a dissertation."
The Psychologist
A dissertation is likely to be the largest single piece of work you will be asked to produce. This handy book guides you through the whole process: planning your dissertation project, managing it, and writing it up. It offers friendly and practical advice and addresses all the questions students ask, including:
- How do I choose a topic?
- How should I manage my time?
- How can I make best use of my supervisor?
- How many chapters should my dissertation have?
- Which is the best referencing system to use?
Excellent Dissertations! Second Edition is a lively, concise and to-the point guide, which will steer you through the entire dissertation process.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 149 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-335-23863-7 (9780335238637)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Dr Peter Levin was until recently an educational developer, specializing in student support, at the London School of Economics, UK. He has helped hundreds of masters and undergraduate students manage their dissertation work.
Content
Producing a dissertation. READ THIS FIRST!
Introduction
Part One: Preliminaries
Formal requirements and arrangements
Pleasing the examiners
You and your supervisor
Part Two: Getting started
The 'twin-track': your project and your dissertation
Project and dissertation: Exploring the literature
Project: Making a shortlist of possible subjects
Project: Choosing your preferred subject
Dissertation: Choosing your title
Project: Methodology
Project: Materials
Project and dissertation: Time management and planning
Part Three: The 'middle period'
Keeping everything under control
Project: Being your own manager
Dissertation: Creating your literature review
Project and dissertation: Making use of quotations
Dissertation: Developing your outline
Part Four: The 'end-game'
The challenge to complete
Project: Concluding your work
Dissertation: Producing your first draft and finalizing your outline
Dissertation: Improving your draft
Dissertation: Conforming to good academic practice
Dissertation: Final editing
Introduction
Part One: Preliminaries
Formal requirements and arrangements
Pleasing the examiners
You and your supervisor
Part Two: Getting started
The 'twin-track': your project and your dissertation
Project and dissertation: Exploring the literature
Project: Making a shortlist of possible subjects
Project: Choosing your preferred subject
Dissertation: Choosing your title
Project: Methodology
Project: Materials
Project and dissertation: Time management and planning
Part Three: The 'middle period'
Keeping everything under control
Project: Being your own manager
Dissertation: Creating your literature review
Project and dissertation: Making use of quotations
Dissertation: Developing your outline
Part Four: The 'end-game'
The challenge to complete
Project: Concluding your work
Dissertation: Producing your first draft and finalizing your outline
Dissertation: Improving your draft
Dissertation: Conforming to good academic practice
Dissertation: Final editing