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Updated Edition of Bestseller!The classic for masters and doctoral students--newly revised and updated!Writing your masters thesis or doctoral dissertation can be a daunting task. Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation, Second Editiondemystifies the process, helping you prepare your scholarly work. This experience-based, practical book takes you through the process one step at a time! Newly revised and updated, this edition uses a step-by-step approach, providing specific models and examples that will take you through the complex writing process. Included are chapters on: Laying the groundwork for the thesis or dissertation Organizing and scheduling your work Peer collaboration Using technology Developing and defending your work Conducting quality research and writing a winning report Defending and publishing your dissertation Solving problems throughout the dissertation process This excellent resource, used in its first edition by tens of thousands of students, will provide you with clear direction for structuring a winning thesis or dissertation.

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• Preface and Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• Part I Establishing the Foundations
• 1 Laying the Groundwork for the Thesis and Dissertation
• Understanding the Special Nature of the Dissertation
• Making Ethical Choices With Respect to the Dissertation
• Securing the Needed Resources
• Understanding the Key Differences Between the Thesis and the Dissertation
• A Look Ahead
• 2 Finding a Research Problem
• Make a Personal Assessment of Topics
• Conduct a Broad Scan of the Literature
• Reflect and Discuss
• Fix on the Research Topic and Research Problem
• 3 Conducting a Focused Review of the Literature
• Reorganize Your Files
• Retrieve All Related Abstracts
• Evaluate the Results
• Retrieve the Full Texts of the Most Useful Sources
• Use Primary Sources
• Develop an Annotated Bibliography
• A Concluding Note
• 4 Making a Preliminary Choice of Methodology
• Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives
• Research Types
• Research Methods
• Make Preliminary Choices
• 5 Organizing and Scheduling Your Work
• Develop a Planning Chart
• Make the Tentative Entries
• 6 Developing the Prospectus and Organizing the Committee
• A Rationale for the Prospectus
• Developing the Prospectus
• Choosing and Organizing the Committee
• 7 Using Peer Collaboration
• Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages
• Structuring the Collaboration
• Prepare for Comprehensive Examinations
• Formalize the Structure and Request Adviser Approval
• Help the Group Remain Productive
• 8 Using Technology
• The History of Technology and the Dissertation
• Preparing Yourself
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Data Bases
• Reference Formatting
• Information Retrieval
• Cautions in Using the Technology
• 9 Learning From the Pre-Proposal Conference
• Schedule the Conference
• Examine the Research Problem
• Examine the Methodology
• Review Your Schedule
• Determine the Nature of the Proposal
• Follow Up on the Conference
• Part II Developing and Defending the Proposal
• 10 Conducting a Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
• Maintain Good Research Practices Throughout the Search
• Develop an Outline for the Search
• Establish Parameters for the Search
• Conduct a Comprehensive Search
• Critique All Sources Retrieved
• A Concluding Note
• 11 Detailing the Methodology
• The Research Design: Its General Nature
• The Research Design: Type-Specific Issues
• Develop Your Research Design
• 12 Developing and Defending the Proposal
• Develop the Proposal: The Big Picture
• Develop the Proposal: Writing Chapter 1
• Develop the Proposal: Writing Chapter 2
• Develop the Proposal: Writing Chapter 3
• Develop the Proposal: The Appendix
• Hold the Proposal Defense
• Part III Researching and Writing the Thesis or Dissertation
• 13 Carrying Out the Research Design
• Communicate Periodically With the Chair
• Ensure Access to the Research Site
• Avoid Premature Data Collection
• Develop a Detailed Planning Calendar
• Change the Schedule as Needed
• Prevent Problems With the Intervention
• Use Computers Mindfully
• Ensure a High Rate of Return on Surveys
• Maintain Careful and Duplicate Records
• 14 Mastering the Academic Style
• Follow the Recommended Style Guide
• Use the Writing Process
• Master the Academic Style
• 15 Organizing the Dissertation
• How Are Dissertations Organized?
• What Principles Govern the Organization of Individual Chapters?
• How Can the Organization be Made Clear to the Reader?
• How Is the Dissertation Finally Packaged?
• 16 Writing the Introductory Chapter
• Introduction to the Chapter
• The Background of the Study
• The Problem Statement
• The Professional Significance of the Study
• Overview of Methodology
• Delimitations and Definitions
• 17 Writing the Review of the Literature
• Update the Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
• Reread All Sources
• Develop the Final Outline
• Use Levels of Headings That Reflect the Outline
• Write the Introductory Paragraph
• Write the First Section of the Review
• Write the Remaining Sections, Including a Summary
• Some Specific Reminders
• Evaluate and Revise
• 18 Explaining the Methodology
• Prepare to Write the Chapter
• Use an Objective Style in Writing the Chapter
• Determine the Content of the Chapter
• Outline the Chapter and Use Headings Appropriately
• Describe the Context for the Study
• Identify the Subjects or Participants
• Identify the Instruments Used to Collect Data
• Explain the Procedures in Carrying Out the Design
• Explain How the Data Were Analyzed
• Write a Summary
• 19 Presenting the Results
• Prepare to Present the Results
• Decide on the Contents and Format of the Chapter
• Determine the Organization of the Chapter
• Develop the Tables and Figures
• Write the Introductory Paragraph
• Write the Remaining Sections, Using Appropriate Headings
• Revise the Chapter and Submit It for Review
• Write the First Section
• 20 Summarizing and Discussing the Results
• Review the Results Reported
• Develop an Outline of the Final Chapter
• Write the Introductory Paragraph
• Restate the Problem and Review the Methodology
• Summarize the Results
• Discuss the Meaning of the Study
• 21 Preparing the Dissertation for Defense
• Secure the Needed Resources
• Edit the Dissertation
• Check on Content and Order
• Write the Abstract
• Write the Title and Approval Pages
• Write the Acknowledgment Page
• Write the Table of Contents and Lists of Tables and Figures
• Include the Chapters
• List the References
• Include Any Appendices
• Submit the Dissertation
• Part IV Defending and Profiting From the Dissertation
• 22 Holding a Successful Defense
• Prepare for the Defense
• Hold the Defense
• After Your Presentation
• Publishing From the Thesis or Dissertation
• Add to the Research Knowledge Base
• Present a Scholarly Paper
• Publish a Journal Article
• Develop a Plan to Publish a Book
• Part V Solving Problems Throughout the Dissertation Process
• 24 Solving Problems With the Committee
• Roles and Responsibilities of the Committee
• The Dynamics of the Committee
• Preventing Problems With the Committee
• Dealing With Committee Problems
• 25 Solving Personal Problems With the Dissertation
• Problems Near the End of Course Work
• Problems at the End of Course Work
• Problems After the Proposal
• Problems After the Defense
• References
• Index

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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.

Randy L. Joyner is an adjunct professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. He is retired from the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education of East Carolina University, where he directed or served as committee member for 25 dissertations. Furthermore, he has served as a doctoral committee member at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia; and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina. He has received several awards for his research: the Delta Pi Epsilon doctoral research award, the Omicron Tau Theta Iota Chapter Research Award, and the Delta Pi Epsilon Alpha Chapter Research Award. The results of his research have been published in numerous national and international journals.