How to write dissertations & project reports / Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers.

Includes bibliographical references (page 277).

1. Tackling a dissertation or project report - how to make the best possible start -- 2. Choosing a dissertation or research topic - how to decide on a theme for your investigation -- 3. Writing a proposal - how to structure a successful dissertation or research proposal -- 4. Time management - how to write your dissertation or project while balancing family, work and leisure -- 5. Planning for dissertations - how to begin your research and evolve a model for your writing -- 6. Planning for experimental projects - how to organise your efforts effectively -- 7. Information literacy - how to make best use of the library resources -- 8. Effective academic reading - how to read efficiently and with understanding -- 9. Analysing and evaluating source material - how to filter and select relevant material as part of the research process -- 10. Note-making from source material - how to create effective notes to support your dissertation and project research -- 11. Principles of quantitative research - how to obtain and analyse numerical information -- 12. Principles of qualitative research - how to obtain and analyse descriptive information -- 13. Experimental research and field visits - how to develop and apply your skills -- 14. Thinking critically - how to develop a logical approach to analysis and problem-solving -- 15. Number crunching - how to solve problems in arithmetic and algebra -- 16. Interpreting and presenting data - how to understand and produce graphs, tables and basic statistics -- 17. Plagiarism and copyright infringement - how to avoid being accused of 'stealing' the ideas and work of others -- 18. Citing and listing references - how to refer appropriately to the work of others -- 19. Ethics in researching and reporting - how to follow good research practice -- 20. Structuring a dissertation - how to organise your writing within a standard framework -- 21. Structuring a project report - how to select and shape your content appropriately -- 22. Academic writing style - how to adopt the appropriate language conventions -- 23. Reviewing, editing and proof-reading - how to make sure your writing is concise and correct -- 24. Exploiting feedback - how to understand and learn from what your supervisor writes on your work -- 25. Presentation of dissertations and reports - how to follow the appropriate academic conventions.

Machine converted from AACR2 source record.