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Authoring a PhD
How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Thesis or Dissertation
Authoring a PhD
How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Thesis or Dissertation
Description
This engaging and highly regarded book takes readers through the key stages of their PhD research journey, from the initial ideas through to successful completion and publication. It gives helpful guidance on forming research questions, organising ideas, pulling together a final draft, handling the viva and getting published. Each chapter contains a wealth of practical suggestions and tips for readers to try out and adapt to their own research needs and disciplinary style.
This text will be essential reading for PhD students and their supervisors in humanities, arts, social sciences, business, law, health and related disciplines.
Table of Contents
Preface
Becoming an Author
Envisioning the Thesis as a Whole
Planning an Integrated Thesis: The Macro-Structure
Organizing a Chapter or Paper: The Micro-Structure
Writing Clearly: Style and Referencing Issues
Developing your Text and Managing the Writing Process
Handling Attention Points: Data, Charts and Graphics
The End-Game: Finishing Your Doctorate
Publishing Your Research
Afterword
Glossary
Further Reading
References
Index.
Becoming an Author
Envisioning the Thesis as a Whole
Planning an Integrated Thesis: The Macro-Structure
Organizing a Chapter or Paper: The Micro-Structure
Writing Clearly: Style and Referencing Issues
Developing your Text and Managing the Writing Process
Handling Attention Points: Data, Charts and Graphics
The End-Game: Finishing Your Doctorate
Publishing Your Research
Afterword
Glossary
Further Reading
References
Index.
Product details
| Published | 28 Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 297 |
| ISBN | 9780230802087 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Series | Bloomsbury Study Skills |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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