Surviving Your Dissertation
A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process
2nd Edition
Published on 26. October 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-7619-1962-9 (ISBN)
Description
`This gem of a book is truly a life saver to any doctoral student navigating the rough waters of the dissertation process. Drs Kjell Rudestam and Rae Newton take a usually convoluted process and map out a clear path that is easy to follow from start to finish. This book was my bible going through my dissertation. The authors' clarity of writing and comprehensive thought allowed me to easily take the principles off the pages and put them into practice. I highly recommend it!' - Dennis S Reina, PhD , Co-author of Trust & Betrayal in the Workplace
`An important resource guide for advising graduate students who may have feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and dread. This book is also a must for doctoral advisors who have long wished for a compendium of down-to-earth wisdom about the dissertation process that could help graduate students get the most out of their doctoral experience' - David G. Behrs, Marymount University
`The authors write from the position of the ideal mentor, presenting the issues doctoral students would like their chairpersons to discuss with them, yet rarely have done. Additionally, the student perspective is integrated into the text through numerous examples from a wide range of disciplines. Although there are several related handbooks on the market, few combine the complexities of dealing simultaneously with content and process. Surviving Your Dissertation provides a readable, comprehensive guide to maximize success for doctoral students' - Marilyn M Irwin, Indiana University, from The Library Quarterly
`This revised edition (2001) is easy to read and contains useful advice and practical tips for potential masters or PhD students and those already embarked on this journey' - Janette C Allotey, Nurse Researcher
In the new Second Edition of this bestselling text, the authors: expand their coverage of qualitative methods with updates on qualitative methods computer packages, action research and mixed methods; include the latest information on the use of statistics packages such as SPSS, SAS and SYSTAT; provide new writing tips, including the latest research on cognitive techniques for over-coming writer's block; suggest new strategies for organizing a dissertation, including the use of various writing packages; and expand on their coverage on using computers to do research literature reviews.
`An important resource guide for advising graduate students who may have feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and dread. This book is also a must for doctoral advisors who have long wished for a compendium of down-to-earth wisdom about the dissertation process that could help graduate students get the most out of their doctoral experience' - David G. Behrs, Marymount University
`The authors write from the position of the ideal mentor, presenting the issues doctoral students would like their chairpersons to discuss with them, yet rarely have done. Additionally, the student perspective is integrated into the text through numerous examples from a wide range of disciplines. Although there are several related handbooks on the market, few combine the complexities of dealing simultaneously with content and process. Surviving Your Dissertation provides a readable, comprehensive guide to maximize success for doctoral students' - Marilyn M Irwin, Indiana University, from The Library Quarterly
`This revised edition (2001) is easy to read and contains useful advice and practical tips for potential masters or PhD students and those already embarked on this journey' - Janette C Allotey, Nurse Researcher
In the new Second Edition of this bestselling text, the authors: expand their coverage of qualitative methods with updates on qualitative methods computer packages, action research and mixed methods; include the latest information on the use of statistics packages such as SPSS, SAS and SYSTAT; provide new writing tips, including the latest research on cognitive techniques for over-coming writer's block; suggest new strategies for organizing a dissertation, including the use of various writing packages; and expand on their coverage on using computers to do research literature reviews.
Reviews / Votes
"The authors write from the position of the ideal mentor, presenting the issues doctoral students would like their chairpersons to discuss with them, yet rarely have done. Additionally, the student perspective is integrated into the text through numerous examples from a wide range of disciplines." -- Marilyn M. Irwin * The Library Quarterly * "This book was my bible going through my dissertation. The authors' clarity of writing and comprehensive thought allowed me to easily take the principles off the pages and put them into practice. I highly recommend it!" -- Dennis S. Reina, Ph.D. "A must for anyone considering graduate school. While the entire book is extremely helpful, the author's frequent use of charts, tables, lists and questions is an especially effective method to organize and summarize information. This book is also a worthwhile resource for those crafting and writing a thesis or dissertation... a practical and well-designed work that I highly recommend." -- Ellen Nagy * NACADA Journal *More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
422 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7619-1962-9 (9780761919629)
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Kjell Erik Rudestam | Rae R. Newton
Surviving Your Dissertation
A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process
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Kjell Erik Rudestam | Rae R. Newton
Surviving Your Dissertation
A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process
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08/1992
1st Edition
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Persons
Kjell Erik Rudestam is Professor of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, California, where he served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for many years. He was previously a psychology professor at York University, Toronto, and Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, after receiving his PhD in Psychology (Clinical) from the University of Oregon. He is the author of Your Statistical Consultant: Answers to Your Data Analysis Questions, 2nd edition (also with Rae R. Newton), Handbook of Online Learning, 2nd edition (with Judith Schoenholtz-Read), and eight other books, as well as numerous articles in professional journals on topics including suicide, psychotherapy, and family and organizational systems. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 12), a Diplomate of the American Board of Examiners in Professional
Psychology (Clinical), a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Science from The Professional School of Psychology.
Rae R. Newton is Professor of Sociology Emeritus at California State University, Fullerton. He recently joined the faculty of the School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University where he serves as a research consultant and statistical advisor to doctoral students and faculty. He received his PhD in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed postdoctoral training in mental health measurement at Indiana University. His primary interests include longitudinal modeling of outcomes for high risk youth and foster care populations, family violence and statistics education. He is author, with Kjell Erik Rudestam, of Your Statistical Consultant: Answers to Your Data Analysis Questions, now in its second edition and numerous articles in professional journals on topics including family violence, child maltreatment, and measurement. In semi-retirement he enjoys traveling with his wife in their RV and surfing throughout Mexico and Central America.
Psychology (Clinical), a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Science from The Professional School of Psychology.
Rae R. Newton is Professor of Sociology Emeritus at California State University, Fullerton. He recently joined the faculty of the School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University where he serves as a research consultant and statistical advisor to doctoral students and faculty. He received his PhD in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed postdoctoral training in mental health measurement at Indiana University. His primary interests include longitudinal modeling of outcomes for high risk youth and foster care populations, family violence and statistics education. He is author, with Kjell Erik Rudestam, of Your Statistical Consultant: Answers to Your Data Analysis Questions, now in its second edition and numerous articles in professional journals on topics including family violence, child maltreatment, and measurement. In semi-retirement he enjoys traveling with his wife in their RV and surfing throughout Mexico and Central America.
Content
PART ONE: GETTING STARTED
The Research Process
Selecting a Suitable Topic
Methods of Inquiry
Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
PART TWO: WORKING WITH CONTENT: THE DISSERTATION CHAPTERS
Review of the Literature and Statement of the Problem
The Method Chapter
Describing Your Research Plan
Presenting the Results of Empirical Studies
Discussion
PART THREE: WORKING WITH PROCESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Overcoming Barriers
Becoming an Expert While Controlling Your Own Destiny
Writing
Computing
Using a Personal Computer Effectively
Guidelines for the Presentation of Numbers in the Dissertation
Informed Consent and Other Ethical Concerns
The Research Process
Selecting a Suitable Topic
Methods of Inquiry
Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
PART TWO: WORKING WITH CONTENT: THE DISSERTATION CHAPTERS
Review of the Literature and Statement of the Problem
The Method Chapter
Describing Your Research Plan
Presenting the Results of Empirical Studies
Discussion
PART THREE: WORKING WITH PROCESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Overcoming Barriers
Becoming an Expert While Controlling Your Own Destiny
Writing
Computing
Using a Personal Computer Effectively
Guidelines for the Presentation of Numbers in the Dissertation
Informed Consent and Other Ethical Concerns