Writing the Doctoral Dissertation: A Systematic Approach

Here is the first book every prospective doctoral candidate should read. Many students have praised this title’s two previous editions for their ability to convey a sense of order and structure to the formidable task of dissertation writing. This new edition has been updated to account for recent advances in digital technology and the realities of today’s academic world, it presents solid advice on:

• Selecting an advisor and a dissertation committee
• Selecting a dissertation topic
• Investigating existing knowledge on the topic
• Making a dissertation proposal
• Budgeting and scheduling time for research and writing
• Working with the advisor and dissertation committee
• Managing dissertation activities
• Defending and publishing the dissertation

The authors also offer detailed advice on using computer software for storing, retrieving, and analyzing data, as well as for writing the dissertation.

• Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day: A Guide to Starting, Revising, and Finishing Your Doctoral Thesis
• Complete Your Dissertation or Thesis in Two Semesters or Less
• Writing a Proposal for Your Dissertation: Guidelines and Examples
• The Dissertation Warrior: The Ultimate Guide to Being the Kind of Person Who Finishes a Doctoral Dissertation or Thesis
• The Literature Review: Six Steps to Success
• How To Prepare A Dissertation Proposal: Suggestions for Students in Education & the Social and Behavioral Sciences
• The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation
• Demystifying Dissertation Writing: A Streamlined Process from Choice of Topic to Final Text
• Authoring a PhD Thesis: How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Dissertation
• Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process