How to Write Dissertations & Project Reports

, by Mcmillan, Kathleen; Weyers, Jonathan

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ISBN: 9780273726937 | 0273726935
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 1/2/2010

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Introduction
Tackling a dissertation or project report- how to do your best right from the start
Choosing a dissertation or project report- how to decide on a theme for your investigation
Planning your research
Writing a proposal - how to structure a successful dissertation or research proposal
Time management - how to write your dissertation or project while balancing family, work and leisure
Planning for dissertations - how to begin your research and evolve a model for your writing
Planning for experimental projects - how to organise your efforts effectively
Finding and filtering information
Information literacy - how to make the best use of the library resources
Effective academic reading- how to read efficiently and with understanding
Analysing and evaluating source material- how to filter and select relevant material as Part of the research process
Note-making from source material- how to create effective notes to support your dissertation and project research
Applying research techniques
Principles of quantitative research - how to obtain and analyse numerical information
Principles of qualitative research - how to obtain and analyse descriptive information
Experimental research and field visits how to develop and apply your skills
Thinking critically- how to develop a logical approach to analysis and problem-solving
Working with Data & Numbers
Number crunching- how to solve problems in arithmetic and algebra
Interpreting and presenting data- how to understand & produce graphs, tables & basic stats
Addressing issues of plagiarism, referencing & ethics
Plagiarism and copyrightinfringement how to avoid being accused of 'stealing' the ideas & work of others
Citing and listing references- how to refer appropriately to the work of others
Ethics in researching and reporting - how to follow good research practice
Writing a first draft
Structuring a dissertation- how to organise your writing within a standard framework
Structuring a project report- how to select and shape your content appropriately
Academic writing style how to adopt appropriate language conventions
Editing, revising and presenting
Reviewing, editing & proof-reading- how to make sure that your writing is concise and correct
Exploiting feedback- how to understand and learn from what your supervisor writes on your work
Presentation of dissertations and reports - how to follow the appropriate academic conventions
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