Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This is an experience-based, step-by-step, practical guide to take you through planning, writing, and presenting your dissertation or thesis. Find out how to write an objective, documented, and detailed report of your research, one that reflects well on you as a researcher and can help advance your career.

Allan Glatthorn divides the book into five sections, with each section focusing on a specific part of the process. He shows you exactly how to:

. Find a research topic and lay the proper groundwork

. Develop a high-quality proposal and defend it successfully

. Do your research, collect your ideas, and write your paper

. Defend and (if appropriate) publish your work

. Solve work - or committee-related problems that may come up along the way

You will gain a wealth of knowledge from the author′s experience chairing nearly 100 dissertation committees. He shows you how the correct academic style adds credibility to your work. His insights can save you hours of valuable time and help you streamline the preparation of your paper.

If you have a thesis or dissertation to write, and you are having a hard time getting started or have questions about the process, this is the book you need. It answers your questions and gives you the information you need to get started and keep going.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• About the Author
• Part I Establishing the Foundations
• 1 Laying the Groundwork for the Thesis and Dissertation
• 2 Finding a Research Problem
• 3 Conducting a Focused Review of the Literature
• 4 Making a Preliminary Choice of Methodology
• 5 Organizing and Scheduling Your Work
• 6 Developing the Prospectus and Organizing the Committee
• 7 Learning from the Preproposal Conference
• Part II Developing and Defending The Proposal
• 8 Conducting a Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
• 9 Detailing the Methodology
• 10 Developing and Defending the Proposal
• Part III Researching and Writing the Thesis or Dissertation
• 11 Carrying Out the Research Design
• 12 Mastering the Academic Style
• 13 Organizing the Dissertation
• 14 Writing the Introductory Chapter
• 15 Writing the Review of the Literature
• 16 Explaining the Methodology
• 17 Presenting the Results
• 18 Summarizing and Discussing the Results
• 19 Preparing the Dissertation for Defense and Publication
• Part IV Defending and Profiting from the Dissertation
• 20 Holding a Successful Defense
• 21 Publishing From the Thesis or Dissertation
• Part V Solving Problems Throughout the Dissertation Process
• 22 Solving Problems With the Committee
• 23 Solving Personal Problems With the Dissertation
• References
• Index

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Allan A. Glatthorn (1924-2007) was a major contributor to the third and fourth editions; his research used in the preparation of the first and second editions of Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide was the foundation for the third edition. He was the Distinguished Research Professor of Education (Emeritus) in the College of Education of East Carolina University, where he advised doctoral students, chaired dissertations, and taught courses in supervision and curriculum. He was formerly Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his university assignments, he was a high school teacher and principal. In his work as a professor, he chaired close to 100 dissertations. He is the author of numerous professional books, several of which have been published by Corwin.