Efnisyfirlit

• About the Author
• Dedication
• Acknowledgements
• Contents at a Glance
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Conventions Used in This Book
  • What You’re Not to Read
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • How This Book Is Organised
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Where to Go from Here
• Part I: Understanding What a Dissertation Is
  • Chapter 1: Sorting Out the Basics of a Dissertation
    • What Is Social Science, Exactly?
    • Understanding the Different Types of Dissertation
    • Reading Other Students’ Dissertations
  • Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question
    • Discovering What Excites You
    • Checking Out Your Research Question
    • Planning Your Dissertation Proposal
• Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation
  • Chapter 3: Structuring Your Dissertation
    • Meeting the Main Parts of Your Dissertation
    • Examining Empirical Dissertations
    • Examining Non-Empirical Dissertations
  • Chapter 4: Getting Started
    • Finding Your Focus
    • Contacting Your Supervisor
    • Managing Your Time
    • Creating a Dissertation Outline
  • Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question and Considering Ethics
    • Looking at How You View the World
    • Whys and Wherefores of Using Empirical Data
    • Keeping Things Ethical
  • Chapter 6: Reading and Note-Taking Efficiently
    • Making the Most of Your Reading
    • Honing Your Note-Taking Skills
• Part III: Getting On with Your Research
  • Chapter 7: Collecting Information and Researching
    • Making the Most of Your Library
    • Exploring Journals and Databases
    • Searching the Internet and Other Sources
    • Investigating Other Sources
  • Chapter 8: Generating Your Own Empirical Data
    • Querying with Questionnaires and Surveys
    • Interviewing People
    • Making Observations
    • Considering Case Studies
    • Steering Clear of Bias
  • Chapter 9: Analysing Data and Drawing Conclusions
    • Understanding Analysis
    • Using Analysis to Explore Ideas
    • Looking at Qualitative Data
    • Analysing Quantitative Data
    • Displaying Your Data
    • Turning to Troubleshooting
  • Chapter 10: Staying on Track
    • Seeing How You’re Getting On
    • Sorting Yourself Out
    • Getting Support in a Crisis
• Part IV: Writing and Polishing Your Work
  • Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation
    • Following the Prescribed Format
    • Laying Out Your Ideas
    • Presenting Your Arguments
    • Coming to a Conclusion
  • Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation
    • Perfecting Your Prelude
    • Managing the Main Movements
    • Formatting the Finale
  • Chapter 13: Writing Effectively
    • Improving Your Writing
    • Saying What You Want to Say – Succinctly
    • Tackling Tone and Style
    • Revising and Editing Your Work
  • Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendixes
    • Defining the Terms
    • Building a Brilliant Bibliography
    • Referencing in the Text
    • Adding Info in Appendixes and Notes
  • Chapter 15: Presenting Your Dissertation
    • Working on the Main Text
    • Formatting the End Pages
    • Considering the Cover and Front Matter
    • Planning the Printing and Binding
• Part V: Managing the Overall Experience
  • Chapter 16: Organising Your Work Habits
    • Working Out Where You Can Work
    • Finding Out What Kind of Worker You Are
    • Changing Your Scenery
    • Slipping into Good Habits and Breaking Bad Ones
    • Maintaining Your Enthusiasm and Keeping Momentum
  • Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself
    • Enjoying Exercise
    • Dealing With Your Diet
    • Sleeping, Relaxing and Setting Your Working Hours
    • Tackling Emotional Issues
    • Taking Your Final Bow
• Part VI: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid
    • Not Contacting Your Supervisor Until the Eleventh Hour
    • Assuming You’ve Covered Everything Without Checking
    • Treating Your Dissertation Like an Essay
    • Adding Heaps of Appendixes
    • Ignoring Your Supervisor’s Suggestions
    • Rubbishing Your References
    • Failing to Discuss Your Work
    • Neglecting Good English
    • Drawing Wild Conclusions from Limited Data
    • Disregarding the Word Limit
  • Chapter 19: Ten Top Tips for Finishing Your Dissertation Successfully
    • Stating Your Research Question Clearly
    • Following Your Dissertation Guidelines
    • Planning Your Time Carefully
    • Taking Advantage of Your University Support Systems
    • Writing Rather Than Reading
    • Choosing Your Research Methods Early
    • Getting Ethical Clearance
    • Collecting Your Data Early
    • Talking to People
    • Reading in Depth
  • Chapter 20: Ten Things to Check Before You Bind Your Dissertation
    • Watching Your Spelling and Grammar
    • Getting the Pagination Right
    • Spelling Your Supervisor’s Name Correctly
    • Proofreading Your Bibliography Painstakingly
    • Avoiding Last-Minute Changes
    • Thanking Everyone Who Helped
    • Anonymising Your Material
    • Making Your Section Titles Clear
    • Double-Checking the Binding and Submission Details
    • Working Out Your Journey to the Submission Place
• Index

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