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100 1 $aBiggam, John,$eauthor.
245 10 $aSucceeding with your master's dissertation :$ba step-by-step handbook /$cJohn Biggam.
250 $aThird edition.
264 1 $aBerkshire, England :$bOpen University Press,$c2015.
264 4 $c©2015
300 $ax, 325 pages :$billustrations ;$c23 cm
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490 1 $aOpen UP study skills
500 $aPrevious edition: 2011.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 $aFantastic book full of extremely useful things, really easy to read yet very detailed, love the collection of useful verbs! It's my dissertation bible!" What should I put in my introduction? What do I need to do to write a literature or systematic review? How do I explain my research methods and write up my findings? How should I conclude my dissertation? Help! How do I prepare for a viva?Succeeding with your Master's Dissertation, Third Edition, does what few other books do: it carefully guides the student through the entire dissertation process from start to finish, speaking directly to the reader and offering clear, straightforward and practical advice. The author uses clear illustrations of what students should do- or not do - to reach their full potential, helping them to succeed with their dissertation and avoid common pitfalls along the way. Thoroughly revised and updated, this essential handbook takes the student from research proposal, through literature reviews, research methods, and writing up, through to submission and marking, featuring: Essential material on the benefits of using university library databases and social media in research A chapter on good referencing and avoiding plagiarism, plus coverage of research ethics Expanded material on submitting a research proposal, including sample proposal forms for guidance Advice on the emotional journey and where to find assistance and support Information on further reading. This is key reading for any social science, business, humanities or healthcare student required to complete a dissertation as part of their studies. This book will also prove useful for undergraduate students considering postgraduate studies and for supervisors facilitating dissertation supervision.
505 0 $aIntroduction -- Developing your skills -- Referencing and plagiarism -- Preparing for your dissertation -- The dissertation introduction -- The literature review -- Systematic review -- Research methods -- Writing up your finding -- Concluding your dissertation -- Writing the abstract -- Finally: Viva, dissertation marking scheme and summary of good/bad practice.
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650 7 $aLANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Composition & Creative Writing.$2sears
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