{"product_id":"how-to-write-dissertations-project-reports-9780273743835","title":"How to Write Dissertations  Project Reports","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers\u003c\/b\u003e work within the University of Dundee's Learning Centre and Academic Affairs Office respectively and have each been teaching for over 25 years and now specialize in supporting academic skills across both the arts and sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Tackling a dissertation or project report:\u003c\/b\u003e how to make the best possible start\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e2\u003c\/i\u003e. Choosing a dissertation or project report: \u003c\/b\u003ehow to decide on a theme for your investigation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanning your research \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Writing a proposal: \u003c\/b\u003ehow to structure a successful dissertation or research proposal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Time management: \u003c\/b\u003ehow to write your dissertation or project while balancing family, work and leisure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Planning for dissertations: \u003c\/b\u003ehow to begin your research and evolve a model for your writing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Planning for experimental projects: \u003c\/b\u003ehow to organise your efforts effectively\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinding and filtering information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7.  Information literacy: \u003c\/b\u003ehow to make the best use of the library resources\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Effective academic reading:\u003c\/b\u003e how to read efficiently and with understanding\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Analysing and evaluating source material:\u003c\/b\u003e how to filter and select relevant material as part of the research process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Note-making from source material:\u003c\/b\u003e how to create effective notes to support your dissertation and project research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplying research techniques \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Principles of quantitative research:  \u003c\/b\u003ehow to obtain and analyse numerical information\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Principles of qualitative research: \u003c\/b\u003ehow to obtain and analyse descriptive information\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperimental research and field visits:\u003c\/b\u003e how to develop and apply your skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Thinking critically:\u003c\/b\u003e how to develop a logical approach to analysis and problem-solving\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking with Data \u0026amp; Numbers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15. Number crunching:\u003c\/b\u003e how to solve problems in arithmetic and algebra\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16. Interpreting and presenting data:\u003c\/b\u003e how to understand \u0026amp; produce graphs, tables \u0026amp; basic statistics \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddressing issues of plagiarism, referencing amd ethics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17. Plagiarism and copyright \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003einfringement:\u003c\/b\u003e how to avoid being accused of ‘stealing’ the ideas and work of others\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18. Citing and listing references:\u003c\/b\u003e how to refer appropriately to the work of others \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eEthics in researching and reporting:\u003c\/b\u003e how to follow good research practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWriting a first draft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20. Structuring a dissertation:\u003c\/b\u003e how to organise your writing within a standard framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21. Structuring a project report:\u003c\/b\u003e how to select and shape your content appropriately\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eAcademic writing style:\u003c\/b\u003e how to adopt appropriate language conventions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEditing, revising and presenting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25. Reviewing, editing and proof-reading:\u003c\/b\u003e how to make sure that your writing is concise and correct \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26. Exploiting feedback:\u003c\/b\u003e how to understand and learn from what your supervisor writes on your work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e27. Presentation of dissertations and reports: \u003c\/b\u003ehow to follow the appropriate academic conventions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017728459095,"sku":"9780273743835","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780273743835.jpg?v=1750774478","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-to-write-dissertations-project-reports-9780273743835","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}