TY  - BOOK
AU  - Biggam, John
TI  - Succeeding with your master's dissertation: a step-by-step handbook 
SN  - 9780335227198 [paperback]
PY  - 2008///
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - McGraw Hill, 
KW  - Dissertations, Academic
KW  - Authorship
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index.; 1 Introduction -- 2 Preparing for your dissertation -- 3 The dissertation introduction -- 4 The literature review -- 5 Research methods -- 6 Writing up your findings -- 7 Concluding your dissertation -- 8 Finally: writing the abstract -- 9 practical issues -- 10 Summary of good practice to adopt and bad practice to avoid.; Adult; Back cover
N2  - "This book guides the student through the entire dissertation process from start to finish, speaking directly to the reader and offering clear, straightforward and practice advice. The author uses clear illustrations of what students should do - or not do - to reach their full potential, helping them to succeed with their dissertation and avoid common pitfalls along the way. This essential handbook takes the student from research proposal, through literature reviews,,, research methods, and writing up, through to submission and marking, featuring: - Essential material on the benefits of using university library databases and social media in research. - A chapter on good referencing and avoiding plagiarism, plus coverage of research ethics - Expanded material on submitting a research proposal, including sample proposal forms for guidance - Advice on the emotional journey and where to find assistance and support - Information on further reading This book will also prove useful for undergraduate students considering postgraduate studies and for supervisors facilitating dissertation supervision." -- Provided by publisher
ER  -