Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 395 g
Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 395 g
ISBN: 978-0-582-89435-8
Verlag: Longman
Covers legal dissertation level research showing how to do it planning, identifying key issues, adopting appropriate research methods, time management and managing one's supervision.
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1. How to Begin
- Introduction
- What is 'research'?
- What is a 'dissertation'?
- How to choose your dissertation topic
- Specific suggestions for getting you started
- Identifying the key issues and marginal issues in your dissertation
- Is the research viable in practice?
- Putting pen to paper
- Conclusion
Chapter 2. Getting Along With Your Supervisor
- Introduction
- Choosing your supervisor
- When to choose
- What can you expect from your supervisor?
- The role of the dissertation supervisor
- Devise your own 'learning contract'
- At the beginning of your supervision
- Writing the dissertation
- Meeting your supervisor
- Reviewing draft chapters
- How much supervision?
- Making the most of constructive criticism and formative feedback
- Common problems with supervision
- Conclusion
Chapter 3. Selecting Suitable Approaches to the Conduct of Dissertation Research
- Introduction
- Resistance to methodological discussion
- Positive reasons for engaging in methodological discussion
- Recognising the implications of the tension between different research methodologies
- Avoiding the pitfalls of selecting an inappropriate methodology
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