Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation

The advice and resources you need to complete your thesis or dissertation!Written in a conversational style for both faculty and students this how-to manual covers quantitative and qualitative research methods and provides comprehensive guidance for successfully completing a master''s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Drawing on 40 years of experience supervising dissertations the authors provide examples from 100 completed projects to guide readers through:Choosing a topic and writing research hypothesesSelecting a chair or committeeEnsuring a successful proposal and oral defense Adapting the finished product for publicationUsing the Internet and desktop publishing effectively