Writing a Dissertation For Dummies

Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It's likely to be the largest single piece of work you'll have to submit - and also the hardest!Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and structuring and writing your dissertation, you'll be able to avoid all the common mistakes and stay on top of your workload throughout the process. You'll also find tips on the best way to reference your work, and expert advice on presentation and binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation.Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers:Pa rt I: What is a Dissertation?Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a DissertationChapter 2: Thinking About a Research QuestionPart II: Getting Set Up for Your DissertationChapter 3: The Structure of Your DissertationChapter 4: Getting StartedChapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation 'Type' And Considering EthicsChapter 6: Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful NotesPart III: Getting On With Your ResearchChapter 7: Researching in Libraries and the Using the InternetChapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical DataChapter 9: Analysing Data And Drawing ConclusionsChapter 10: Staying on TrackPart IV: Writing and PolishingChapter 11: Managing Your Argument: 'Writing Up' Your Non-Empirical DissertationChapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical DissertationChapter 13: Writing EffectivelyChapter 14: References, Bibliographies and AppendicesChapter 15: Sorting Out The Presentation of Your DissertationPart V: Managing The Overall ExperienceChapter 16: Your Work HabitsChapter 17: Looking Afte r Yourself Physically and EmotionallyChapter 18: Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to AvoidChapter 19: Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your DissertationChapter 20: Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist

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Introduction.Part I: Understanding What a Dissertation Is.Chapter 1: Sorting Out the Basics of a Dissertation.Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question.Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation.Chapter 3: Structuring Your Dissertation.Chapter 4: Getting Started.Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question and Considering Ethics.Chapter 6: Reading and Note-Taking Efficiently.Part III: Getting On with Your Research.Chapter 7: Collecting Information and Researching.Chapter 8: Generating Your Own Empirical Data.Chapter 9: Analysing Data and Drawing Conclusions.Chapter 10: Staying on Track.Part IV: Writing and Polishing Your Work.Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation.Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation.Chapter 13: Writing Effectively.Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendixes.Chapter 15: Presenting Your Dissertation.Part V: Managing the Overall Experience.Chapter 16: Organising Your Work Habits.Chapter 17: Looki ng After Yourself.Part VI: The Part of Tens.Chapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid.Chapter 19: Ten Top Tips for Finishing Your Dissertation Successfully.Chapter 20: Ten Things to Check Before You Bind Your Dissertation.Index.