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Rudestam, Kjell Erik.

Surviving your dissertation : a comprehensive guide to content and process / Kjell Erik Rudestam, Fielding Graduate University, Rae R. Newton, Fielding Graduate University. - Fourth edition.. - xi, 362 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: The Research Process
Chapter 2: Selecting a Suitable Topic
Chapter 3: Methods of Inquiry: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
PART II: Working with the Content: The Dissertation Chapters
Chapter 4: Literature Review and Statement of the Problem
Chapter 5: The Method Chapter: Describing Your Research Plan
Chapter 6: Presenting the Results of Quantitative Studies
Chapter 7: Presenting the Results of Qualitative Research
Chapter 8: Discussion
PART III: Working with Process: What You Need to Know to Make the Dissertation Easier
Chapter 9: Overcoming Barriers: Becoming an Expert While Controlling Your Own Destiny
Chapter 10: Writing
Chapter 11: How to Complete Your Dissertation Using Online Data Access and Collection
Chapter 12: Guidelines for the Presentation of Numbers in the Dissertation
Chapter 13: Informed Consent and Other Ethical Concerns

ISBN: 9781452260976 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2014002905

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dissertations, Academic--United States.
Report writing.
Research--United States.

LC Class. No.: LB2369 / .R83 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 808.066 378 RUD N