Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: Understanding What a Dissertation Is.
Chapter 1: Sorting Out the Basics of a Dissertation.
Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question.
Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation.
Chapter 3: Structuring Your Dissertation.
Chapter 4: Getting Started.
Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question and Considering Ethics.
Chapter 6: Reading and Note-Taking Efficiently.
Part III: Getting On with Your Research.
Chapter 7: Collecting Information and Researching.
Chapter 8: Generating Your Own Empirical Data.
Chapter 9: Analysing Data and Drawing Conclusions.
Chapter 10: Staying on Track.
Part IV: Writing and Polishing Your Work.
Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation.
Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation.
Chapter 13: Writing Effectively.
Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendixes.
Chapter 15: Presenting Your Dissertation.
Part V: Managing the Overall Experience.
Chapter 16: Organising Your Work Habits.
Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid.
Chapter 19: Ten Top Tips for Finishing Your Dissertation Successfully.
Chapter 20: Ten Things to Check Before You Bind Your Dissertation.
Index.