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Informationen zum Autor Paul Oliver is an academic writer and researcher. He has either authored or edited 19 books in the areas of Research Methods, Education, Philosophy and Religion. He has had books translated into seven languages. For many years a lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, he was course leader there for the Doctor of Education programme. He has wide experience of both supervising and examining master's and doctoral theses. Klappentext Expert guidance for postgraduate and research students on how to plan, prepare and produce a thesis or dissertation. 'Paul's book was a lifeline during my doctorate: it is now the first book that I recommend for my research students! His book is easily accessible, full of practical advice, and provides useful study strategies to carefully guide you - this third edition is a valuable asset wherever you are on your doctoral journey.' Zusammenfassung Expert guidance for postgraduate and research students on how to plan! prepare and produce a thesis or dissertation. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART ONE: THE PROCESS OF ACADEMIC WRITING The Research Thesis The Intellectual Content Of The Thesis Organizing Your Work The Role Of The Supervisor Your Role As A Student Grammar, Punctuation And Conventions Of Academic Writing Layout Of The Thesis PART TWO: WRITING YOUR THESIS The Preliminary Pages And The Introduction The Literature Review General Issues Concerning The Literature Review Online Literature Searching Methodology The Data Analysis Chapters The Conclusion Completing The Thesis Publishing Findings During Preparation Of The Thesis The Oral Examination
List of contents
PART ONE: THE PROCESS OF ACADEMIC WRITING
The Research Thesis
The Intellectual Content Of The Thesis
Organizing Your Work
The Role Of The Supervisor
Your Role As A Student
Grammar, Punctuation And Conventions Of Academic Writing
Layout Of The Thesis
PART TWO: WRITING YOUR THESIS
The Preliminary Pages And The Introduction
The Literature Review
General Issues Concerning The Literature Review
Online Literature Searching
Methodology
The Data Analysis Chapters
The Conclusion
Completing The Thesis
Publishing Findings During Preparation Of The Thesis
The Oral Examination
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'Written in an authoritative and accessible style, this is a must-read for anyone planning, researching and writing a doctoral thesis or dissertation. I will certainly be recommending this book to my research students.'
Professor Goeffrey Elliott
