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Author Davis, Gordon B. (Gordon Bitter)

Title Writing the doctoral dissertation : a systematic approach / by Gordon B. Davis, emeritus, Honeywell professor of management information systems, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota ; Clyde A. Parker professor emeritus, educational psychology, University of Minnesota ; Detmar W. Straub, regents professor of the University System of Georgia and J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University.

Publication Info. Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's, [2012]
©2012

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Reference Material  Ref. Bookcase 808.0663 D261W    In-Library Use Only
Edition 3rd ed.
Description vi, 186 pages ; 20 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary "The first book a prospective doctoral candidate should read. Updated to reflect both modern technological advances and the realities of contemporary academica, this third edition ... presents an overview of the dissertation process as it applies to most academic fields. You'll find detailed advice on-- selecting an advisor and a dissertation committee; selecting a dissertation topic; budgeting and scheduling time for research and writing; working with your advisor and dissertation committee; defending and publishing your dissertation. Also offers advice on using computer software to manage data and write the dissertation."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents 1. Need for a Different Approach to the Dissertation -- 2. Overview of the Dissertation Management Approach -- 3. Dissertation as Knowledge Work -- 4. Predissertation Development Activities -- 5. Selection of an Advisor and a Dissertation Committee -- 6. Selection of a Dissertation Topic -- 7. Investigating Existing Knowledge on a Topic -- 8. Dissertation Proposal -- 9. Dissertation Time Schedule and Budget -- 10. Working with an Advisor and a Dissertation Committee -- 11. Management of Dissertation Activities -- 12. Defense and Publishing the Results -- Appendix -- A. Using Computer Software for Productivity in Dissertation Activities -- B. Multi-Paper Dissertation Model -- C. New Forms for a Doctoral Program and Dissertation.
Subject Report writing.
Dissertations, Academic.
Dissertations, Academic. (OCoLC)fst00895423
Report writing. (OCoLC)fst01094836
Added Author Parker, Clyde Alvin.
Straub, Detmar W.
ISBN 9780764147876 (paperback)
0764147870 (paperback)
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