The text is well organized....It includes chapters on the presentation of both quantitative and qualitative results which are particularly welcome in PhD programs that value paradigmatic diversity and do not expect students to conform to the assumptions of a single paradigm such as positivism.
Karin Klenke, Leadership Development Institute (LDI) International [S]traightforward, well-written, concise and not too ... Read morecumbersome....gets to the root of what students need to know. I like the detailed explanations and examples for writing each section of the dissertation....The text explains and gives examples of how to write the methodology and the results. I also think the student suggestions are very helpful.
Kaye Pepper, University of Mississippi The title is wonderful and attention getting. It's practical and consistent with the title in terms of compliance with requirements while seeking the path of least resistance toward completion of a quality product.
Bernie Kerr, Central Michigan University I wish this text was available when I was working on my dissertation as it would have demystified the process greatly!
Anne J. Hacker, Walden University This text provides a broad coverage, focused approach for dissertation, balanced approach between quantitative and qualitative designs, and excellent examples.
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