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Dissertations and Project Reports: A Step by Step Guide: Bloomsbury Study Skills

Autor Stella Cottrell
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 9 ian 2014
Bestselling author Stella Cottrell taps into her tried and tested formula for learning and brings students the essential guide to producing top-quality dissertations and project reports. The book breaks down this process into manageable chunks and covers everything from preparation and planning through to conducting research and writing up the finished article. Packed with dozens of hands-on activities and quotes from real students, this book demystifies dissertations and project reports and helps ensure that the process is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels embarking on a dissertation, project report or other piece of extended writing. Its interdisciplinary approach means it is the ideal companion for students of all disciplines. 
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781137364265
ISBN-10: 1137364262
Pagini: 224
Ilustrații: 62 b/w illustrations
Dimensiuni: 189 x 246 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Ediția:2014
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Seria Bloomsbury Study Skills

Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

  • Helps students to conceptualise the project as a whole and establish a clear strategy from the get-go
  • Emphasises the importance of sound project management skills when producing long assignments
  • Provides explanations of purpose or rationale at specific steps, so students understand the reasoning behind what they are doing
  • Contains detailed checklists, self-evaluations and reflective activities at every step to help students stay on track and manage their project effectively
  • Includes insights from students with first-hand experience of writing an extended piece of academic writing

Notă biografică

Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking SkillsSkills for Success, The Macmillan Student PlannerThe Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.


Cuprins

Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- PART I: PREPARATION AND PLANNING 1. Where Do I Start?.- 2. What Makes a Good Dissertation or Research Project?.- 3. Project Managing Your Dissertation.- 4. Managing Yourself for the Task.- 5. Time and Timing.- 6. Working with Your Supervisor.- PART II: DEVELOPING YOUR PROPOSAL 7. Understanding the Assignment Brief.- 8. Selecting Your Topic and Title.- 9. Literature Search and Review.- 10. Principles of Good Research.- 11. Methodologies: Approaches to Research.- 12. Ethical Considerations.- 13. Writing the Research Proposal.- PART III: CONDUCTING THE RESEARCH 14. The Evidence Base.- 15. Working with Participants.- 16. Experiments.- 17. Observations.- 18. Surveys and Questionnaires.- 19. Interviews.- 20. Case Studies.- 21. Interpreting Your Findings.- PART IV: WRITING IT UP 22. Your Writing Strategy.- 23. Getting the Structure Right.- 24. Fine Tuning your Writing.- 25. Viva Exams.- Final Considerations.- References.- Index.


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Faced with your dissertation or major project and need some help getting started? Thinking about how your final project will affect your overall grades? Then read on.

Tapping into her tried and tested formula for learning, bestselling author of The Study Skills Handbook, Stella Cottrell, takes you step-by-step through the key stages of planning, developing, researching and writing up your dissertation or project report.
Whether you are an undergraduate or a postgraduate, this guide:

- Offers comprehensive coverage of the major components essential to producing strong dissertations and project reports

- Gives unique emphasis to the importance of project management skills

- Gets you involved through interactive activities, checklists and engaging student examples

Most importantly, it offers the support you need at every stage and will help ensure that the creation of your academic masterpiece is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.


Descriere

Bestselling author Stella Cottrell taps into her tried and tested formula for learning and brings students the essential guide to producing top-quality dissertations and project reports. The book breaks down this process into manageable chunks and covers everything from preparation and planning through to conducting research and writing up the finished article. Packed with dozens of hands-on activities and quotes from real students, this book demystifies dissertations and project reports and helps ensure that the process is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels embarking on a dissertation, project report or other piece of extended writing. Its interdisciplinary approach means it is the ideal companion for students of all disciplines.