Your Psychology Dissertation
Your Psychology Dissertation

Author: Emily Harrison

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2020-10-12

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1529738121

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Feeling overwhelmed by your dissertation? Stuck and not sure where to start? Your Psychology Dissertation has been specifically created to guide you through your dissertation to help you feel confident at every stage of your independent psychology research project. This book will take you through the entire process of designing, conducting and then writing up your research, providing invaluable tips and support along the way, as well as answering all those frequently asked questions. Whether you need to know more about quantitative or qualitative research methodology, need help in choosing a topic, and/or are struggling to review and understand the literature, this book covers it all. Your Psychology Dissertation is suitable for all psychology students looking for dissertation success. Check out the online resources to get lots of useful templates and guidance to help you with every step of the way.

Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish
Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish

Author: John D. Cone

Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Published: 1993-01-01

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 9781557981943

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This publication helps graduate students in psychology and other related fields to plan the thesis and dissertation process from beginning to end. Clearly written, the authors successfully mentor students by advising them, answering their questions, and breaking down what may seem like an overwhelming and unsurmountable task into a series of concrete and manageable steps.

Finish Your Dissertation, Don't Let It Finish You!
Finish Your Dissertation, Don't Let It Finish You!

Author: Joanne Broder Sumerson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-11-04

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 111813303X

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An all-inclusive, practical guide to help you design, conduct, and finish your academic dissertation—with minimal drama Sharing the secrets for successfully navigating through the dissertation and thesis process while maintaining your sanity, Finish Your Dissertation, Don't Let It Finish You! presents comprehensive coverage of the entire dissertation process, from selecting a committee and choosing a research topic to conducting the research and writing and defending your dissertation. Joanne Broder Sumerson follows the sequential flow of a dissertation, to help you move through the process in a logical, step-by-step manner, with an abundance of practical examples and useful tips on: Proper dissertation etiquette—smarts and strategies for managing the committee Breaking ground on your study The anatomy of the five chapters of your dissertation Making a compelling argument for why your study should be done Creating an exemplary literature review The best practices in research design Getting official approval from the Institutional Review Board Organizing your freshly collected data Concluding your dissertation Presenting a smooth oral defense

Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation
Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation

Author: Linda Dale Bloomberg

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2015-11-05

Total Pages: 582

ISBN-13: 150630771X

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Addressing one of the key challenges facing doctoral students, Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation by Linda Dale Bloomberg and Marie Volpe fills a gap in qualitative literature by offering comprehensive guidance and practical tools for navigating each step in the qualitative dissertation journey, including the planning, research, and writing phases. Blending the conceptual, theoretical, and practical, the book becomes a dissertation in action—a logical and cohesive explanation and illustration of content and process. The Third Edition maintains key features that distinguish its unique approach and has been thoroughly updated and expanded throughout to reflect and address recent developments in the field.

Writing and Publishing Your Thesis, Dissertation, and Research
Writing and Publishing Your Thesis, Dissertation, and Research

Author: P. Paul Heppner

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 9780534559748

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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.

Your Graduate Training in Psychology
Your Graduate Training in Psychology

Author: Peter J. Giordano

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1412994934

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Your Graduate Training in Psychology takes current and upcoming graduate students beyond the typical concerns of enrolling into graduate school and guides them on how to complete graduate school successfully. Unlike other books that focus on how to get into graduate school, this book directly addresses the major issues that students confront during their graduate training in psychology. A carefully selected cadre of expert authors in their respective areas illuminate the broad range of processes, practices, and procedural issues that face graduate students in both masters and doctoral programs. Ordered chronologically, from the first year of graduate school (Settling In) to what students need to know as they finish (Winding Down and Gearing Up), students will learn the key skills needed to succeed in all aspects of their academic and professional careers while in school and after beginning a professional career.

Writing Dissertations and Theses in Psychology
Writing Dissertations and Theses in Psychology

Author: Stephen N. Haynes

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-12-29

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1000292630

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This accessible guide equips students to succeed in their master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation in psychology. The authors provide concrete assistance to the myriad tasks and requirements that students will encounter as they plan, conduct, and present their dissertation or thesis research. Drawing upon their many years of experience in working with graduate students, the authors address the multiple stages of the dissertation and thesis process. They take you through drafting the proposal, the advisor-advisee relationship, interacting with committee members, the writing process, handling obstacles, and the final presentation. Chapters provide guidance on using a research team, collecting data, conducting a literature review, and even acquiring financial support. Finally, students will find additional resources such as practical information on copyright issues, research methods, case analyses, and teleconferencing. This is an essential book for both graduate psychology students working on their master’s theses or doctoral dissertations and their advisors.

Surviving Your Dissertation
Surviving Your Dissertation

Author: Kjell Erik Rudestam

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2014-05-28

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1483312577

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In the fully updated Fourth Edition of their best-selling guide, Surviving Your Dissertation, Kjell Erik Rudestam and Rae R. Newton answer questions concerning every stage of the dissertation process, including selecting a suitable topic, conducting a literature review, developing a research question, understanding the role of theory, selecting an appropriate methodology and research design, analyzing data, and interpreting and presenting results. In addition, this must-have guide covers topics that other dissertation guides often miss, such as the many types of quantitative and qualitative research models available, the principles of good scholarly writing, how to work with committees, how to meet IRB and ethical standards, and how to overcome task and emotional blocks. With plenty of current examples, the new edition features an expanded discussion of online research, data collection and analysis, and the use of data archives, as well as expanded coverage of qualitative methods and added information on mixed methods.

Survival Skills for Thesis and Dissertation Candidates
Survival Skills for Thesis and Dissertation Candidates

Author: Robert S. Fleming

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 3030809390

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This is a must-have preparation and reference guide for students embarking on the challenging journey of completing a thesis or dissertation. The authors, who are both “students of thesis and dissertation travel,” combine their expertise and insights to offer wise travel guidance designed to enhance both the success and satisfaction of this likely once-in-a-lifetime journey. The various chapters provide a realistic preview of how to prepare for and how to complete each stage of this travel journey successfully. Individual chapters on each of the major tasks each serve as an important reference for students to review as they progress, thus providing a guide which will be consulted many times throughout their program. The book provides advice on the most common aspects of the thesis or dissertation process, and it is written in a user-friendly manner designed to engage students and to enhance their comfort level as they journey through their candidacy. The importance of each task in the thesis or dissertation journey is addressed, along with its role in contributing to a successful outcome, and is accompanied by advice and suggestions from previous travellers. The challenges inherent in all stages of the journey are examined, along with proactive strategies for avoiding potential “bumps in the road.” You will not want to depart on this monumental travel adventure without this valuable survival guide!

Becoming a Psychologist
Becoming a Psychologist

Author: BPP Learning Media

Publisher: BPP Learning Media

Published: 2012-12-01

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1445397382

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This book is designed to give you a comprehensive overview with everything you need to know about the world of psychology from preparing for a degree in psychology to developing a career within the discipline.