{"product_id":"writing-a-dissertation-for-dummies-uk-edition-paperback-softback-9780470742709","title":"Writing a Dissertation For Dummies, UK Edition (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470742709","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWriting a Dissertation For Dummies, UK Edition\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCarrie Winstanley (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470742709, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 June 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.567 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eProducing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It's likely to be the largest single piece of work you'll have to submit - and also the hardest!  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting a Dissertation For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and structuring and writing your dissertation, you'll be able to avoid all the common mistakes and stay on top of your workload throughout the process. You'll also find tips on the best way to reference your work, and expert advice on presentation and binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting a Dissertation For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: What is a Dissertation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Getting Started\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation 'Type' And Considering Ethics\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful Notes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Getting On With Your Research\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 7: Researching in Libraries and the Using the Internet\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical Data\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Analysing Data And Drawing Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Staying on Track\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Writing and Polishing\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 11:  Managing Your Argument: 'Writing Up' Your Non-Empirical Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Writing Effectively\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Sorting Out The Presentation of Your Dissertation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Managing The Overall Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Your Work Habits\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically and Emotionally\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Understanding What a Dissertation Is 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Sorting Out the Basics of a Dissertation 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Structuring Your Dissertation 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting Started 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question and Considering Ethics 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Reading and Note-Taking Efficiently 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Getting On with Your Research 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Collecting Information and Researching 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Generating Your Own Empirical Data 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Analysing Data and Drawing Conclusions 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Staying on Track 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Writing and Polishing Your Work 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Writing Effectively 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendixes 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Presenting Your Dissertation 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Managing the Overall Experience 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Organising Your Work Habits 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Looking After Yourself 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