{"product_id":"inside-track-to-writing-dissertations-and-theses-9780273721703","title":"Inside Track to Writing Dissertations and Theses","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Academic Research: An Overview\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.  Conducting Academic Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB.   The Differences between a Thesis and a Dissertation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD.  Developing Independence as a Researcher and Finding your Voice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE.   Meeting the Challenges of Academic Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ea.                     Intellectual Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eb.                     Emotional Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ec.                     Motivational Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e      d.                     Organisational Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF.  Becoming a Member of an Academic Community\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ea.                     Attending Research Seminars and Conferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eb.                     Networking in Person and on the Internet\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ec.                     Creating a Support Group\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG.  Choosing and Working with Your Supervisor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Preparing to Write\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.  Familiarity with Your School’s Rules \u0026amp; Regulations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB.   Ethical Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC.  Deciding on a Research Topic\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD.  Identifying a Gap in the Literature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE.   Generating Research Questions and Research Hypotheses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF.   Deciding on the Research Approach\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ea.                     Quantitative Approaches\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eb.                     Qualitative Approaches\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ec.                     Mixed-methods Approaches\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ed.                     Disciplinary and Subject Variations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Clear and Effective Writing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.  Reading and Planning before You Write\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB.   Sources of Information\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC.  Selecting Appropriate Information\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD.  Note-taking\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE.   The Style of Academic Writing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ea.                     Clarity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eb.                     Level of Formality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ec.                     Eliminating Biased Language\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ed.                     Supporting Your Claims\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ee.                     Acknowledging Alternative Perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ef.                      Avoiding Plagiarism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eh.                     Summarising and Concluding Individual Chapters\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017724199255,"sku":"9780273721703","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780273721703.jpg?v=1750774461","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/inside-track-to-writing-dissertations-and-theses-9780273721703","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}