Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success (SAGE Study Skills Series)

′This book is one of the most helpful I have seen in terms of helping undergraduate students understand the methods and principles involved in carrying out research for the final dissertation which many degree courses require. In essence it is a complete guide, covering every aspect of the process, outlining each step from selecting a theme to final writing and submission′ -ESCalate Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success is a practical step-by-step guide to managing and developing a successful undergraduate project. Nicholas Walliman offers a comprehensive and easy to follow guide to both the theoretical and practical aspects of doing a dissertation. This book provides a clear and structured explanation of how to undertake a project, helping readers to identify and acquire the necessary skills to plan and carry out the research and writing. This practical and concise book provides: - Advice for preparing a project and choosing a topic - Guidelines for writing a project proposal and producing a literature review - Advice on choosing and implementing appropriate methodology - An awareness of ethical issues - Methods of data collection and analysis - Information for writing-up the report - Interdisciplinary case-studies and `real-life′ examples to illustrate key themes This book is a compact, easy-to-read guide to all the essential facets of dissertation writing at undergraduate level. Written in a lively and engaging manner, its use of humorous illustrations, simple exercises and useful guides to further reading, make it an attractive handbook for students across the social sciences. Written by an experienced lecturer and writer, this book is a`must-have′ for a any student anxious to maximize their success in dissertation writing.

Education & Teaching

Walliman, Nicholas Stephen Robert

Schools & Teaching

Sage Publications Ltd.

′This book is one of the most helpful I have seen in terms of helping undergraduate students understand the methods and principles involved in carrying out research for the final dissertation which many degree courses require. In essence it is a complete guide, covering every aspect of the process, outlining each step from selecting a theme to final writing and submission′ -ESCalate Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success is a practical step-by-step guide to managing and developing a successful undergraduate project. Nicholas Walliman offers a comprehensive and easy to follow guide to both the theoretical and practical aspects of doing a dissertation. This book provides a clear and structured explanation of how to undertake a project, helping readers to identify and acquire the necessary skills to plan and carry out the research and writing. This practical and concise book provides: - Advice for preparing a project and choosing a topic - Guidelines for writing a project proposal and producing a literature review - Advice on choosing and implementing appropriate methodology - An awareness of ethical issues - Methods of data collection and analysis - Information for writing-up the report - Interdisciplinary case-studies and `real-life′ examples to illustrate key themes This book is a compact, easy-to-read guide to all the essential facets of dissertation writing at undergraduate level. Written in a lively and engaging manner, its use of humorous illustrations, simple exercises and useful guides to further reading, make it an attractive handbook for students across the social sciences. Written by an experienced lecturer and writer, this book is a`must-have′ for a any student anxious to maximize their success in dissertation writing.

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Your Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcher

How do you start a research project? What are the hallmarks of a successful research project? These questions are answered in this practical step by step guide to doing a successful research project. This book systematically explains, in a clear and structured way, the theory of and approaches to research while at the same time helping the student//practitioner to develop the topic of their research and acquire the necessary research skills to undertake the successful completion of a research project. It encourages the formation of critical analysis, rigour and independence of thought, fostering individual judgement and skill in the application of research theory and methods. It also develops the crucial skills required in

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How do you start a research project? What are the hallmarks of a successful research project? These questions are answered in this practical step by step guide to doing a successful research project. This book systematically explains, in a clear and structured way, the theory of and approaches to research while at the same time helping the student//practitioner to develop the topic of their research and acquire the necessary research skills to undertake the successful completion of a research project. It encourages the formation of critical analysis, rigour and independence of thought, fostering individual judgement and skill in the application of research theory and methods. It also develops the crucial skills required in

Social Research Methods (SAGE Course Companions series)

Social Research Methods provides student readers with essential help with their research project, with revising for their course exams, preparing and writing course assessment materials, and enhancing and progressing their knowledge and thinking skills in line with course requirements on Research Methods courses.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Social Research Methods provides student readers with essential help with their research project, with revising for their course exams, preparing and writing course assessment materials, and enhancing and progressing their knowledge and thinking skills in line with course requirements on Research Methods courses.

Your Dissertation in Education (SAGE Study Skills Series)

Your Dissertation in Education provides a systematic, practical approach to dissertation and project writing for students in education. 
This is a revised edition of Nicholas Walliman′s best-selling Your Undergraduate Dissertation, specifically developed for students from a range of educational disciplines, including teacher training, early childhood and education studies. This book is unique in being the first devoted to providing a guide that is tailored to fit the specific needs of education students. The contents chart the whole dissertation-writing process, from establishing a question and thinking about research, to completing the writing, and dissemination. Throughout, the emphasis is on providing practical, down-to-earth advice that addresses common questions, such as: 
<ul>
<li>How do I get started?</li>
<li>How do I write a research proposal?</li>
<li>How do I write an introduction?</li>
<li>How do I write a literature review?</li>
<li>How do I argue my point effectively?</li>
<li>How do I write a methodology chapter?</li>
<li>How can I work effectively with my supervisor?</li>
<li>How do I cope with stress?</li>
</ul>
Practical examples, summary sections and additional references are incorporated throughout, providing the reader with a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to completing their dissertation successfully. Nicholas Walliman is Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Oxford Brookes University Scott Buckler is Senior Lecturer, Institute of Education, University of Worcester

Buckler, Scott

Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success (Student Success)

Lecturers, request your electronic inspection copy here ′This is a refreshing and inspiring book, of equal value to both the anxious and the ambitious student′ - Lucinda Becker, Department of English Literature, University of Reading In the second edition of this best-selling guide, Nicholas Walliman provides expert, step-by-step advice on managing and developing a successful undergraduate project. This book takes you through each stage of your dissertation, answering questions including: <ul>
<li>How do I choose an appropriate topic for my dissertation? </li> <li>How do I write a research proposal? </li> <li>What′s a literature review, how do I conduct it and how do I write it up? </li> <li>How can I ensure I′m an ethical researcher? </li> <li>What methods of data collection are appropriate for my research question? </li> <li>Once I have collected my data, what do I do? </li> <li>What′s the best structure for my dissertation? </li> </ul>
Full of examples from real student projects, interdisciplinary case studies and illustrated with cartoons to make you smile along the way, this book will tell you all you need to know to write a brilliant dissertation. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

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Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success (SAGE Study Skills Series)

Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success (SAGE Study Skills Series)

Your Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcher

Your Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcher

Social Research Methods (SAGE Course Companions series)

Social Research Methods (SAGE Course Companions series)

Your Dissertation in Education (SAGE Study Skills Series)

Your Dissertation in Education (SAGE Study Skills Series)

Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success (Student Success)

Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success (Student Success)