How to write dissertations & project reports. (©2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kathleen McMillan & Jonathon Weyers.
• Other Names: McMillan, Kathleen; Weyers, Jonathon
• Contents: Introduction 1. Tackling a dissertation or project report: how to make the best possible start 2. Choosing a dissertation or project report: how to decide on a theme for your investigation Planning your research 3. Writing a proposal: how to structure a successful dissertation or research proposal 4. Time management: how to write your dissertation or project while balancing family, work and leisure 5. Planning for dissertations: how to begin your research and evolve a model for your writing 6. Planning for experimental projects: how to organise your efforts effectively Finding and filtering information 7. Information literacy: how to make the best use of the library resources 8. Effective academic reading: how to read efficiently and with understanding 9. Analysing and evaluating source material: how to filter and select relevant material as part of the research process 10. Note-making from source material: how to create effective notes to support your dissertation and project research Applying research techniques 11. Principles of quantitative research: how to obtain and analyse numerical information 12. Principles of qualitative research: how to obtain and analyse descriptive information 13.Experimental research and field visits: how to develop and apply your skills 14. Thinking critically: how to develop a logical approach to analysis and problem-solving Working with Data & Numbers 15. Number crunching: how to solve problems in arithmetic and algebra 16. Interpreting and presenting data: how to understand & produce graphs, tables & basic statistics Addressing issues of plagiarism, referencing amd ethics 17. Plagiarism and copyright infringement: how to avoid being accused of 'stealing' the ideas and work of others 18. Citing and listing references: how to refer appropriately to the work of others 19. Ethics in researching and reporting: how to follow good research practice Writing a first draft 20. Structuring a dissertation: how to organise your writing within a standard framework 21. Structuring a project report: how to select and shape your content appropriately 22. Academic writing style: how to adopt appropriate language conventions Editing, revising and presenting 25. Reviewing, editing and proof-reading: how to make sure that your writing is concise and correct 26. Exploiting feedback: how to understand and learn from what your supervisor writes on your work 27. Presentation of dissertations and reports: how to follow the appropriate academic conventions References and further reading Glossary.
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: Harlow, England New York : Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 2011
• Copyright Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 288 pages), color illustrations
• Subjects: 808/.02; Report writing; Dissertations, Academic; Academic Dissertations as Topic; Rapports -- Rédaction; Thèses et écrits académiques; Dissertations, Academic; Report writing; Electronic books; Staff author
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1283734028; 9781283734028; 9780273743842; 0273743848
• Related ISBNs: 9780273743835; 027374383X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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