This all-inclusive, practical guide will help graduate students design, conduct, and finish an academic dissertation or thesis with minimal drama. The structure of the book follows the sequential flow of a dissertation process from choosing a smart study topic, selecting research design options, to presenting a successful oral defense. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; JNMN; JNZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 250.

An all-inclusive, practical guide to help you design, conduct, and finish your academic dissertation—with minimal drama

Sharing the secrets for successfully navigating through the dissertation and thesis process while maintaining your sanity, Finish Your Dissertation, Don't Let It Finish You! presents comprehensive coverage of the entire dissertation process, from selecting a committee and choosing a research topic to conducting the research and writing and defending your dissertation.

Joanne Broder Sumerson follows the sequential flow of a dissertation, to help you move through the process in a logical, step-by-step manner, with an abundance of practical examples and useful tips on:

• Proper ... Read moredissertation etiquette—smarts and strategies for managing the committee
• Breaking ground on your study
• The anatomy of the five chapters of your dissertation
• Making a compelling argument for why your study should be done
• Creating an exemplary literature review
• The best practices in research design
• Getting official approval from the Institutional Review Board
• Organizing your freshly collected data
• Concluding your dissertation
• Presenting a smooth oral defense