Writing and Publishing Your Thesis, Dissertation, and Research A Guide for Students in the Helping Professions

, by Heppner, Puncky Paul; Heppner, Mary J.

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This book provides masters and doctoral students with an in-depth and comprehensive guide to the process of writing a thesis or dissertation. It breaks down this often foreboding and overwhelming goal into achievable steps, presenting models that prepare readers for each stage of the process. Within each step, the authors supply all the tools and detailed instructions necessary for the successful completion of a thesis or dissertation. Along the way, the book offers readers skills and techniques that can help them cope more effectively with the psychological or emotional blocks that often get in the way of accomplishing their goal.

Preface and Acknowledgments

xvii

Setting Yourself Up for Success: Alleviating Barriers That May Impede Your Progress

(14)

Factors That May Impede Your Success

(9)

Lack of Time

(1)

Lack of Space

(1)

Nonsupport from Partners, Families, and Friends

(1)

Lack of Organization

(1)

Emotional and Psychological Obstacles

(3)

``Shoulds'' Students Tell Themselves

(1)

A Poor Working Relationship With Your Advisor

(1)

Lack of Control of Data Collection and Analyses

(2)

Conclusions

(1)

Exercise 1.1: Strengths and Barriers

(2)

Exercise 1.2: My Thesis or Dissertation Self-Care Plan/Contract With Myself

(1)

Identifying Your Topic and Making It Researchable

(23)

The Affective Side: Focusing on Your Feelings

(2)

Factors in Selecting a Research Topic

(7)

Assessing One's Level of Research Skill

(1)

Following the Advisor's Areas of Expertise

(1)

Clearing a Hurdle

(1)

Continuing a Previous Line of Research

(1)

Developing Specific Skills

(1)

Promoting a Transition Into a Chosen Career Field

(1)

Following a Personal Passion

(1)

Responding to a Significant Societal Need

(1)

Acceptable/Practical Time Considerations

(1)

Finding Research Topics

(3)

Reading the Professional Literature

(1)

Talking to Experts in the Field

(2)

Testing Theory

(1)

Examining Applied Experiences

(1)

Developing a Topic Into a Researchable Study

(3)

Narrowing the Scope for a Study and Identifying Possible Variables

(1)

Using Theory to Guide the Initial Selection of Variables

(1)

Further Refining a Topic by Identifying Initial Research Questions

(2)

Testability

(1)

Feasibility

(1)

Significance

(1)

Grant Support for Graduate Research

(1)

Conclusions

(1)

Exercise 2.1: Developing a Focus to Your Research Topic

(1)

Grant Opportunities

(4)

Overview: Setting the Stage for the Thesis or Dissertation

(14)

The Funnel: An Essential Writing Tool

(2)

Key Elements of the Overview Chapter

(8)

Engage the Reader in the Topic

(2)

Build a Convincing Rationale for Why This Study Is Important to Do

(1)

Include Potential Implications for the Study

(1)

Concisely State the Purpose of the Study

(1)

List the Hypotheses and Research Questions

(1)

Provide Needed Definitions, Parameters, Limitations, and Assumptions

(1)

Assumptions, Limitations, and Delimitations

(1)

Conclusions

(1)

Checklist for Chapter 1 of the Thesis or Dissertation

(3)

Searching and Reviewing the Relevant Literature: Finding What Has Come Before

(15)

The Search Process: A Highly Specialized and Nonlinear Process

(4)

Resources to Conduct a Literature Search

(5)

Handbooks

(1)

Annual Reviews

(1)

Major Review Articles in a Specialized Area

(1)

People Resources

(1)

Informed Use of Search Engines

(1)

Interdisciplinary Search Engines

(1)

Librarians

(1)

Not All Articles Are Created Equal

(1)

Work Backward

(1)

Key Authors

(1)

Social Sciences Citation Index

(1)

Soon-to-Be-Published Sources

(1)

Dissertations

(1)

Government Sources

(1)

Organizing the Results of Your Search

(4)

Conclusions

(1)

Research Hypotheses: The Motor That Drives the Study

(15)

Specifying Research Questions

(1)

Types of Research Questions

(1)

Descriptive Questions

(1)

Relationship Questions

(1)

Difference Questions

(1)

Criteria for Developing Research Questions

(1)

Examples of Research Questions Within a Programmatic Line

(3)

Descriptive Designs

(1)

True Experimental Designs

(1)

Quasi-Experimental Designs and Time Series

(1)

Conclusions

(1)

Specifying Research Hypotheses

(1)

Writing Research Questions and Hypotheses

(2)

Summarizing the Literature to Establish Research Questions and Hypotheses

(3)

Conclusions

(2)

Writing Your Literature Review: Integration and Case Building

(26)

Structural Elements in Writing a Literature Review

(8)

The Funnel

(1)

Introduction and Focus of the Topic

(1)

Road Maps

(1)

Sections and Subsections: Mini--Road Maps

(1)

Explicit Topic Sentences

(1)

Transitions

(1)

Summary and Conclusions

(1)

Describing, Analyzing, and Synthesizing the Literature

(8)

Prototype or Classic Studies

(1)

Integrating Articles Within a Sociohistorical Context

(1)

Quantifying Patterns

(1)

Summarizing Studies on One Variable

(1)

Tables

(1)

Design and Methodological Issues

(2)

Identifying Problems

(1)

Drawing Conclusions

(1)

Future Research Directions

(2)

Writing Style and Process

(3)

Revising and Polishing

(1)

Anticipating Questions

(1)

Having a Voice in the Review

100

(1)

Substantiating Claims and Plagiarism

100

(1)

Using Professional Jargon

101

(1)

Using Colloquial Language

101

(1)

Using Repetition and Parallel Construction

102

(1)

Conclusions

102

(1)

Exercise 6.1: Synthesizing Information Across Studies

103

(2)

Checklist for Chapter 2 of the Thesis or Dissertation

105

(3)

Quantitative Methods: Mapping Your Research Plan

108

(28)

Where to Begin: The Chapter Road Map

109

(1)

Participants

109

(8)

Who Are the Participants, and Where Will You Obtain Them?

110

(3)

The Sampling Method: Random or Nonrandom?

113

(1)

Sample Homogeneity Versus Heterogeneity

114

(1)

Representing Underrepresented Groups

115

(1)

Number of Participants: How Many Do I Need?

115

(2)

Instruments

117

(4)

Procedures

121

(6)

Data Collection

121

(5)

Internet Data-Collection Procedures

126

(1)

Statistical Analyses

127

(5)

Conclusions

132

(1)

Checklist for Chapter 3 of the Thesis or Dissertation

133

(3)

Qualitative Methods: On the Road to Exploring the Unknown Co-authored with Yu-Wei Wang

136

(43)

Before Telling You the Story: What Is Qualitative Research?

138

(4)

Definition of Qualitative Research

138

(1)

Myths and Facts About Qualitative Research

139

(1)

Where Does This Story Start?

140

(2)

Paradigms: The Ground Rules

142

(36)

Strategies of Inquiry: Getting Your Road Map

146

(2)

Grounded Theory

148

(1)

Definition and Purpose

148

(1)

Theory Is Grounded in the Data

148

(2)

Constant Comparative Method

150

(2)

Memo Writing

152

(2)

Theoretical Sampling

154

(2)

Consensual Qualitative Research

156

(2)

Researchers and Researchers' Biases

158

(1)

Interviewees and Participant Selection

159

(2)

Interview Protocols and Pilot of the Protocol

161

(2)

Training of the Research Team

163

(1)

Interview (Data Collection)

164

(2)

Transcribing the Interviews

166

(1)

Data Analytic Procedure

166

Phenomenology/Hermeneutics

165

(3)

Philosophical Perspectives and Epoche

168

(3)

Research Questions and Lived Experiences

171

(1)

Sampling and Data Collection

172

(2)

Data Analysis

174

(2)

Essence of the Experiences

176

(1)

Trustworthiness of Qualitative Research

176

(2)

Conclusions

178

(1)

Exclusion Is Easier, Inclusion Is Better: Diversifying Samples Co-authored with M. Meghan Davidson

179

(19)

Advantages of Diversifying Samples

182

(3)

Reaping Intrinsic Rewards

182

(1)

Investigating Underserved and Understudied Populations

183

(1)

Acquiring New Opportunities and Research Projects

183

(1)

Clarifying and Enhancing One's Research Self-Efficacy

183

(1)

Enhancing the Generalizability of the Research

184

(1)

Increasing One's Personal Knowledge

184

(1)

Bridging the Gap Between Academia and the Community

185

(1)

Drawbacks to Diversifying Samples

185

(2)

Time Demands

185

(1)

Financial Costs

185

(1)

Students' Time Lines Versus Agency Operations

186

(1)

Different Levels of Understanding of Research Methodologies and Agency Procedures

186

(1)

Psychometric Concerns

187

(1)

Advice for ``Drawing the Circle Bigger''

187

(10)

Determine What Sample Is Most Appropriate for the Topic

187

(1)

Do Not Be Afraid to Work Outside Familiar Settings

188

(1)

Seek Out Supportive People

188

(1)

Research Your Deep and Abiding Passion

189

(1)

Develop and Use Your Networks

190

(2)

Determine How Your Research Can Benefit Others

192

(1)

Demonstrate Respect for Research Allies

193

(1)

Be Explicit About What You Need From the Research

194

(1)

Give Back to People Who Have Given to You

195

(1)

Expect Things to Go Wrong

195

(2)

Conclusions

197

(1)

Working With Your Advisor and Committee

198

(20)

Working With the Advisor

198

(3)

Understanding the Advisor's Role

199

(1)

Keeping the Advisor Informed

199

(1)

Allowing Ample Time for the Advisor to Read and Respond to Multiple Drafts

200

(1)

Formation of the Committee

201

(2)

Contacting Potential Committee Members

203

(1)

Level of Contact With Committee Members Outside of Meetings

204

(1)

Providing Copies of the Proposal to the Committee and Scheduling the Meeting

205

(1)

Preparing for the Proposal Meeting

205

(11)

Do You Believe the Project Is Feasible?

205

(1)

What Is the Departmental Culture Like During Committee Meetings?

206

(1)

Anticipate the Hardest, Most Critical Question

206

(2)

Practice With Peers or Advisor

208

(1)

Prepare a Concise Visual Presentation of the Main Points

209

(1)

Provide a Table That Indicates Each Research Question and Each Corresponding Type of Analysis

210

(1)

Study the Type of Analysis and the Research Design

210

(3)

Approach Committee Members Who May Have Concerns

213

(1)

Breathe, Meditate, Relax

213

(1)

Feeling and Presenting a Confident Image

214

(1)

Practice Nondefensiveness

214

(2)

Data Collection and Analysis

216

(1)

Scheduling and Presenting the Defense

216

(1)

Conclusions

217

(1)

Demonstrating Integrity and Professionalism in Your Research

218

(13)

Attitudes Toward Conducting Research

219

(1)

Reflecting on Each Phase of the Research Process

220

(10)

Topic Selection

220

(1)

Conducting a Literature Review

221

(1)

Working With Research Allies and Assistants

222

(1)

Methods

223

(1)

Selecting Participants

223

(1)

Soliciting Participants

224

(1)

Procedures Used in the Investigation

225

(2)

Instrumentation

227

(1)

Qualitative and Observational Studies

227

(1)

Data Analysis and Presenting Results

228

(1)

Discussing Your Results

229

(1)

Conclusions

230

(1)

Conducting Quantitative Analyses and Presenting Your Results Co-authored with Dong-gwi Lee and Hyun-joo Park

231

(74)

Where to Begin: The Chapter Road Map

232

(1)

Common Preliminary Components of the Results Chapter

233

(14)

Data Screening

233

(7)

Preliminary Analyses

240

(5)

Descriptive Statistics

245

(2)

Writing Statistical Analyses to Describe the Results

247

(47)

Chi-Square

248

(1)

Writing the Results Using Chi-Square

249

(1)

t Tests

249

(1)

Writing the Results Using t Tests

250

(1)

Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

251

(1)

One-Way ANOVA

252

(1)

Two-Way ANOVA

253

(3)

Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)

256

(3)

Repeated-Measures ANOVA

259

(1)

Three Types of Multiple Regression

260

(1)

Simultaneous Regression

261

(2)

Stepwise Regression

263

(1)

Hierarchical Regression

264

(5)

Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA)

269

(1)

Writing the Results Using a MANOVA

270

(1)

Cluster Analysis

271

(1)

Writing the Results Using Cluster Analysis

272

(5)

Factor Analysis

277

(1)

Exploratory Factor Analysis

278

(8)

Confirmatory Factor Analysis

286

(2)

Structural Equation Modeling

288

(1)

Writing the Results Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)

289

(5)

Conclusions

294

(1)

Checklist for Chapter 4 of the Thesis or Dissertation

294

(8)

Useful References for Other Statistical Techniques

302

(3)

Qualitative Results: The Meaning-Making Process

305

(22)

Grounded Theory

306

(6)

Consensual Qualitative Research

312

(4)

Phenomenology/Hermeneutics

316

(9)

Conclusions

325

(2)

The Discussion: Making the Data Sing

327

(19)

Affective Reactions

327

(2)

Running Out of Steam

327

(1)

Doubting the Significance of the Research

328

(1)

Fear of Making Your Work Public

328

(1)

Most Important Elements of a Discussion Chapter

329

(16)

The ``So What?'' Factor

329

(1)

Staying Close to the Data

329

(1)

A Road Map

330

(1)

A Discussion of the Results of the Hypotheses

330

(5)

The Relationship of the Results to Previous Theory or Research

335

(1)

Implications for Practice and Future Research

336

(2)

Methodological Implications

338

(2)

Limitations

340

(3)

Summary and Conclusions of the Discussion Chapter

343

(2)

Conclusions

345

(1)

Checklist for Chapter 5 of the Thesis or Dissertation

345

(1)

Citations and Reference Lists: The Devil Is in the Details

346

(9)

Style of Citing References in the Text

347

(1)

Common Problems in Compiling References

348

(1)

Utilizing Bibliographic Computer Programs for Your References

349

(1)

Common Reference List Errors

350

(3)

Conclusions

353

(1)

Sample Reference List

353

(2)

Publishing the Thesis or Dissertation

355

(24)

Affective Reactions

356

(4)

Myths About the Writing Process

360

(7)

Steps on the Road to Professional Publication

367

(7)

Identifying Where to Send Your Manuscript

367

(2)

The Structure of the Editorial Team

369

(1)

Preparing the Manuscript for Publication

370

(1)

The Editorial Review Process

371

(3)

Common Problems in Manuscripts Submitted for Publication

374

(4)

Manuscript Length

374

(1)

Rationale and Conceptualization of the Constructs

374

(1)

Measurement of Constructs

375

(1)

Sampling Procedures

376

(1)

Data Collection

376

(1)

Data Analyses

377

(1)

Discussion of the Results

377

(1)

Conclusions

378

(1)

Appendix A: Example Cover Letter to the Editor

379

(3)

References

382

(13)

Credits

395

(1)

Index

396

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