Rudestam, Kjell Erik.

Surviving your dissertation : a comprehensive guide to content and process / Kjell Erik Rudestam and Rae R. Newton. - 2nd ed. - xiv, 298 p.

Includes bibliographical references.

Preface -- Preface to the Second Edition -- The Research Process -- Selecting a Suitable Topic -- Methods of Inquiry: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches -- Review of the Literature and Statement of the Problem -- The Method Chapter: Describing Your Research Plan -- Presenting the Results of Empirical Studies -- Discussion -- Overcoming Barriers: Becoming an Expert While Controlling Your Own Destiny -- Writing -- Computing: Using a Personal Computer Effectively -- Guidelines for the Presentation of Numbers in the Dissertation -- Informed Consent and Other Ethical Concerns -- References -- Name Index -- Subject Index -- About the Authors. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

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Dissertations, Academic--United States
Report writing.
Research--United States

LB2369. / R83 2000

808.02