Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation

3. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4522-5878-2
Verlag: Corwin

Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 538 g

The classic for master's and doctoral students-newly revised and updated! Completing your master's thesis or doctoral dissertation can be a daunting task. Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation, Third Edition, demystifies the process, helping you prepare your scholarly work. This experience-based, practical book takes you through the process one step at a time! Newly revised and updated, this edition uses a step-by-step approach, providing specific models and examples that will take you through the complex writing process. Major topics included are: " Laying the groundwork for the thesis or dissertation " Organizing and scheduling your work " Collaborating with peers " Using technology " Solving problems throughout the dissertation process This excellent resource, used in its first two editions by tens of thousands of students, will provide you with clear direction for structuring a winning thesis or dissertation.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Joyner, Randy L.

Rouse, William A., Jr.

Glatthorn, Allan A.

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Studientechnik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Studientechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
About the Authors
I. Establishing the Foundations
1. Laying the Groundwork for the Thesis and Dissertation
Understanding the Special Nature of the Dissertation
Purposes in Writing the Dissertation
The Audiences for the Dissertation
Analyze the Special Characteristics of the Dissertation
Making Ethical Choices With Respect to the Dissertation
Conduct Ethical Research
Secure Informed Consent
Acknowledge All Those Who Have Contributed or Collaborated
Report the Results Honestly and Objectively
Securing the Needed Resources
Analyze Your Needs
Search for Special Support
Understanding the Key Differences Between the Thesis and the Dissertation
Roles and Responsibilities of the Committee
The Dynamics of the Committee
Preventing Problems with the Committee
Dealing With Committee Problems
Committee Members Do Not Give Feedback Promptly
Committee Members Give Conflicting Advice
Committee Members Give Unhelpful Advice
Relationships Critically Deteriorate
Solving Personal Problems With the Dissertation
Problems Near the End of the Course Work
Problems at the End of Course Work
Problems After the Proposal
Problems After the Defense
A Look Ahead
Technology Technique: The Role of the Internet for Research in the Dissertation Process
2. Dealing With Institutional Requirements
Styles
Specific University Guidelines or Requirements
Institutional Review Board
Knowledge Requirements (Training)
Certificate Time Frame
Degree Completion Timelines
3. Finding a Research Problem
Make a Personal Assessment of Topics
Professional Significance
Continuing Professional Interest
Personal Interest
Career Advancement
Professional Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Likely Support
Time Required
Accessibility
Conduct a Broad Scan of the Literature
Organize for the Broad Scan
Read to Inquire
Concentrate on Research Reviews
Reflect and Discuss
Fix on the Research Topic and Research Problem
Technology Technique: University Research Librarians
4. Conducting a Focused Review of the Literature
Reorganize Your Files
Retrieve All Related Abstracts
Evaluate the Results
Check for Prior Dissertations
Retrieve the Full Texts of the Most Useful Sources
Use Primary Sources
Develop an Annotated Bibliography
A Concluding Note
Technology Technique: Software for Maintaining Reference Information
5. Making a Preliminary Choice of Methodology
Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives
Mixed Method Perspective
Project-Based Studies
Research Types
Studies Primarily Quantitative in Nature
Experimental Research
Quasi-Experimental Research
Causal-Comparative Research
Correlational Research
Descriptive Research
Evaluation Research
Studies Primarily Qualitative in Nature
Case Study Research
Ethnographic Research
Action Research
Research Methods
Make Preliminary Choices
Technology Technique: Data Analysis Software I
6. Organizing and Scheduling Your Work
Develop a Planning Chart
Make the Tentative Entries
Technology Technique: Chart Software
7. Developing the Prospectus and Organizing the Committee
Prospectus Rationale
Prospectus Developing
Committee Selection
Committee Dynamics
Technology Technique: Telecommunication and Software Editing Tools
II. Developing and Defending the Proposal
8. Conducting a Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
Maintain Good Research Practices Throughout the Search
Develop a Focused Outline of the Search
Establish Parameters for the Search
Conduct a Comprehensive Search
Critique All Sources Retrieved
A Concluding Note
Technology Technique: Electronic Note Card
9. Detailing the Methodology
The Research Design: Its General Nature
The Research Design: Type-Specific Issu

Über Autor(innen)

Rouse, William A., Jr.
William A. Rouse Jr. is the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Faculty Affairs in the College of Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC as well as an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. He was a public school teacher and a secondary school principal prior to joining the faculty at East Carolina University. He has worked with several school districts’ administrators to refocus their efforts on effective school leadership practices that result in a dynamic teaching and learning environment. He has also worked with a school district to redesign large comprehensive high schools into smaller learning communities resulting in increased student academic performance. In 2004, he coauthored the Outstanding Paper delivered at the Delta Pi Epsilon National Research Conference; his research has been published in national refereed journals.

Glatthorn, Allan A.
Allan A. Glatthorn (1924–2007) was a major contributor to the third and fourth editions; his research used in the preparation of the first and second editions of Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide was the foundation for the third edition. He was the Distinguished Research Professor of Education (Emeritus) in the College of Education of East Carolina University, where he advised doctoral students, chaired dissertations, and taught courses in supervision and curriculum. He was formerly Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his university assignments, he was a high school teacher and principal. In his work as a professor, he chaired close to 100 dissertations. He is the author of numerous professional books, several of which have been published by Corwin.

Joyner, Randy L.
Randy L. Joyner is an adjunct professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. He is retired from the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education of East Carolina University, where he directed or served as committee member for 25 dissertations. Furthermore, he has served as a doctoral committee member at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia; and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina. He has received several awards for his research: the Delta Pi Epsilon doctoral research award, the Omicron Tau Theta Iota Chapter Research Award, and the Delta Pi Epsilon Alpha Chapter Research Award. The results of his research have been published in numerous national and international journals.

Randy L. Joyner is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education, of East Carolina University. He teaches two of the four research courses required for the doctorate. His current research interest is the assessment of strategies for deliver ing doctoral instruction. He has received several awards for his research: the Delta Pi Epsilon doctoral research award; the Omicron Tau Theta Iota Chapter Research Award; and the Delta Pi Epsilon Alpha Chapter Research Award. The results of his research have been published in national and international journals.

Allan A. Glatthorn (deceased) was a Distinguished Research Professor of Education (Emeritus) at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina.