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Seventy professors share their tips, techniques, and strategies
for overcoming roadblocks to the completion of a thesis or dissertation. |
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Many of the professors share their personal experiences
in completing their dissertations. With hindsight, they offer advice based
on these experiences. The personal nature of these essays makes fascinating
reading. |
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The professors’ contributions cover a wide range of topics including:
- selecting a topic,
- selecting a chair and a committee,
- working with the chair and committee,
- selecting literature to review,
- writing a literature review,
- time management,
- overcoming writer’s block,
- overcoming anxiety,
- putting the thesis/dissertation into proper perspective,
- establishing support groups,
- understanding the role of the dissertation in professional development,
- and many others.
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This "in-their-own-words" book allows students to select
the advice that is best suited to their situations and work styles. |
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Running sidebars throughout the book help students locate
information on the matters with which they need help. |
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Ideal for independent reading by your students or use each
of the contributions as a discussion topic in a thesis/dissertation preparation
course.
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"This is a treasure chest full of valuable gems of wisdom. Both teachers
and graduate students will use this book to great advantage."
— B. Arellano, Troy State University
"An excellent book with ideas that work. Our doctoral students will benefit from the "models" provided in the vignettes."
—Elson Bihm, University of Central Arkansas
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Solid advice from 70 professors will keep your thesis/dissertation
students on track. |
