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How to write great dissertations and projects provides all of the tips and techniques that a student is likely to need to choose, research, write and present dissertations and projects that will guarantee you top marks.

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Author:   Jonathan Weyers ,  Kathleen McMillan
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Prentice-Hall
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.390kg
ISBN:  

9780273726937

ISBN 10:   0273726935
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   06 August 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Secondary
Replaced By:   9780273743835
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction1. Tackling a dissertation or project report how to do your best right from the start2. Choosing a dissertation or project report how to decide on a theme for your investigationPlanning your research 3. Writing a proposal  how to structure a successful dissertation or research proposal4. Time management  how to write your dissertation or project while balancing family, work and leisure5. Planning for dissertations  how to begin your research and evolve a model for your writing6. Planning for experimental projects  how to organise your efforts effectivelyFinding and filtering information7. Information literacy  how to make the best use of the library resources8. Effective academic reading- how to read efficiently and with understanding9. Analysing and evaluating source material- how to filter and select relevant material as part of the research process10. Note-making from source material- how to create effective notes to support your dissertation and project researchApplying research techniques 11. Principles of quantitative research  how to obtain and analyse numerical information12. Principles of qualitative research  how to obtain and analyse descriptive information13.Experimental research and field visits  how to develop and apply your skills14. Thinking critically- how to develop a logical approach to analysis and problem-solvingWorking with Data & Numbers15. Number crunching- how to solve problems in arithmetic and algebra16. Interpreting and presenting data- how to understand & produce graphs, tables & basic stats Addressing issues of plagiarism, referencing & ethics17. Plagiarism and copyrightinfringement - how to avoid being accused of 'stealing' the ideas & work of others18. Citing and listing references how to refer appropriately to the work of others 19. Ethics in researching and reporting  how to follow good research practiceWriting a first draft20. Structuring a dissertation- how to organise your writing within a standard framework21. Structuring a project report- how to select and shape your content appropriately22. Academic writing style - how to adopt appropriate language conventionsEditing, revising and presenting25. Reviewing, editing & 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 work27. Presentation of dissertations and reports  how to follow the appropriate academic conventions

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