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The Dissertation Journey
A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation
E-Book: 258 English Pages
Publisher: Corwin
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Download: The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation (). 
It’s an uphill climb—but the view from the top makes it all worthwhile.
A dissertation can be challenging, but this informative book helps you overcome the obstacles along the way. Using graphics, checklists, and sample forms, this guide readies you for each step of the process, including selecting the committee, getting acclimated to academic writing, preparing for your oral defense, and publishing your research. New features include:
- A chapter on ethical considerations
- Expanded coverage of digital data collection and the Internet
- More detailed information on conducting the literature review
- A discussion of how to develop a theoretical or conceptual framework
Review
“Few books provide such a concise overview of the dissertation process. From understanding your relationship with faculty to collating materials for each chapter, Roberts provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to plan, write, and defend your doctoral research. Do not procrastinate; read this book and proceed on the road to successful completion of your dissertation!”(Deborah A. Schreiber, Assistant Professor of Education 2010-03-22)
“The Dissertation Journey is a must-have resource for any doctoral student venturing out on his or her own. Dr. Roberts presents a systematic approach that transforms what at first seems insurmountable into achievable. Trust the process, it works!”
(Bruce R. Schultz, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 2010-05-11)
About the Author
Carol M. Roberts is Professor in the University of La Verne’s Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership where she advises doctoral students, chairs dissertations, and teaches research plus a variety of courses focused on leading organizations. Carol is a speaker, consultant, and seminar leader specializing in organizational and team development, strategic planning, conflict resolution, coaching, and personal mastery. She has been a trainer for the California School Leadership Academy and the California School Boards Association. She received her doctoral degree in planning, policy, and administration from the University of Southern California. Carol served on the Executive Board for the Southern Counties Women in Educational Management and was awarded its Woman of the Year award.