The Thesis Writing Survival Guide : Research and Write an Academic Thesis with Less Stress

Dietmar Sternad

ISBN 10: 3903386162 / ISBN 13: 9783903386167

Editore: Econcise Gmbh, 2023

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Writing a thesis or dissertation can be a tough task-this practical guide will make it much easier!Are you a student who's just a thesis or dissertation away from completing your degree Do you feel it's a hugely daunting task and you're not sure where to begin, or how to tackle all the reading, researching, and writing ahead of you Don't worry-you don't have to do it alone! This concise guide will support you every step of the way on your journey from initial idea to completed thesis.In this practical guide, packed with tips, tricks, and tools, you will learn:How to find the right topic for your thesis or dissertationHow to write a convincing research proposalHow to conduct a literature reviewHow to choose and correctly apply an appropriate qualitative or quantitative research methodHow to develop a mindset that will keep you writingHow to write like an academic and build up convincing argumentsWith The Thesis Writing Survival Guide at your side, you will confidently overcome all the challenges that students typically encounter on their thesis or dissertation writing journey.The book is written with a focus on the typical needs of graduate students in the social sciences, although students from other disciplines and those who are writing a thesis as part of their undergraduate studies will also find plenty of useful advice in it.Learn the nuts and bolts of thesis writing-and successfully complete your degree!

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• Titolo: The Thesis Writing Survival Guide : Research and Write an Academic Thesis with Less Stress
• Editore: Econcise Gmbh
• Data di pubblicazione: 2023
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 3903386162
• ISBN 13: 9783903386167
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 254 L x 178 A x 14 P (millimetri) 254 millimetri di larghezza per 178 millimetri di altezza per 14 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 471 grammi

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Writing a thesis or dissertation can be a tough task—this practical guide will make it much easier!

Are you a student who’s just a thesis or dissertation away from completing your degree? Do you feel it’s a hugely daunting task and you’re not sure where to begin, or how to tackle all the reading, researching, and writing ahead of you?

Don’t worry—you don’t have to do it alone! This concise guide will support you every step of the way on your journey from initial idea to completed thesis.

In this practical guide, packed with tips, tricks, and tools, you will learn:

• How to find the right topic for your thesis or dissertation
• How to write a convincing research proposal
• How to conduct a literature review
• How to choose and correctly apply an appropriate qualitative or quantitative research method
• How to develop a mindset that will keep you writing
• How to write like an academic and build up convincing arguments

With The Thesis Writing Survival Guide at your side, you will confidently overcome all the challenges that students typically encounter on their thesis or dissertation writing journey.

The book is written with a focus on the typical needs of graduate students in the social sciences, although students from other disciplines and those who are writing a thesis as part of their undergraduate studies will also find plenty of useful advice in it.

Learn the nuts and bolts of thesis writing—and successfully complete your degree!

“This is a masterful guide! Concise but rich in wisdom and practical advice, the authors offer step-by-step advice on how to make the process of writing an academic thesis more of an adventure of discovery, and less of an onerous task—and do so with elegance, clarity, and even a bit of humor.”
—Professor James J. Kennelly, Professor of International Business & Management, Skidmore College, New York (USA)

“An engaging and very practical guide to the process of writing a thesis. It is full of practical, actionable tips which graduate students and doctoral candidates will find invaluable.”
—Dr Jonathan Stoddart, Lecturer (Teaching), Academic Writing Centre, UCL Institute of Education, University College London (UK)

“As a PhD student, I have found this book to be an excellent companion in own my thesis writing journey. It’s definitely my survival guide!”
—Michela Bearzi, PhD student at the University of Udine (Italy) and the University of Jonkoping (Sweden)

“The Thesis Writing Survival Guide provides many helpful guidelines and tips to guide and motivate the student.”
—Dr Arona Dison, Coordinator of the UWC Writing Centre, University of the Western Cape (South Africa)

“The perfect handbook to navigate the tumultuous process of writing a thesis. In this survival guide, the authors provide down to earth advice on how to avoid the pitfalls encountered by most students when writing their thesis.”
—Professor Olivier Furrer, Chair of Marketing, University of Fribourg (Switzerland)


About the authors:

Dr Dietmar Sternad is an award-winning management professor with a passion for helping his students succeed. He is experienced in supervising thesis projects and enjoys helping students overcome the many hurdles they face when writing their theses.

Harriet Power is an experienced editor who has spent over a decade editing and writing resources for leading educational publishers. She loves helping writers to express their ideas in a clear and engaging way.