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The dissertation is a tough mountain to climb; half of all doctoral students never make it to the top. To overcome the practical, emotional, and psychological obstacles along the way, you′ll need the right tools and a knowledgeable guide. This informative and inspirational book readies you for each step of the dissertation process, including choosing a topic, selecting the committee, getting acclimated to academic writing, preparing for your oral defense, and publishing your research.

This second edition of The Dissertation Journey offers new and updated features, including:

- A chapter on ethical considerations

- Expanded coverage of digital data collection and using the Internet for research

- More detailed information on conducting the literature review

- A discussion of how to develop a theoretical or conceptual framework

With graphics, checklists, inspirational quotes, illustrations, and sample forms, this valuable resource is your essential guidebook to preparing, writing, and defending your dissertation.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Foreword
• Preface to the Second Edition
• Preface
• A Note to Doctoral Candidates
• Acknowledgments
• About the Author
• Part I Quests and Questions
• 1 Do You Have What It Takes?
• Why Take This Journey?
• Do You Have What It Takes to Journey to the Peak?
• Avoiding the Hazards of High Altitude Climbing
• Procrastination
• Emotional Barriers
• Writer's Block
• What are the Inner Essentials?
• Summary
• 2 What Exactly Is a Dissertation?
• What Is a Doctoral Dissertation?
• Typical Dissertation Structure
• Studies Using Quantitative Methodology Sample Format
• Studies Using Qualitative Methodology Sample Format
• Alternative Formats
• Components of a Typical Dissertation
• Major Steps in the Dissertation Process
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Summary
• 3 What are Ethical Considerations in Research?
• Rights of Human Subjects
• Ethical Considerations in Data Collection
• Ethical Issues in Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Ethical Issues in Reporting Research Findings
• Ethics of Writing Up Research
• Other Ethical Considerations
• Summary
• Part II Preparing for the Climb
• 4 Choosing a Dissertation Topic
• Approaches to Choosing a Topic
• Where to Look for Potential Topics
• Some Criteria for Topic Selection
• Replication Studies
• Replication Studies Do's and Don'ts
• Summary
• 5 Creating Your Dissertation Team
• Peak Principle: Always Climb Fully Equipped
• Selecting a Dissertation Advisor
• Selecting the Committee
• The Care and Nurture of Advisors and Committee Members
• How to Approach a Potential Advisor
• What If No One Agrees to Be Your Advisor?
• Choosing Outfitters and Bearers (Other Specialized Consultants)
• Where to Locate Specialists
• Summary
• 6 Dissertation Support Groups
• Critical Decisions
• Strategies and Structures of Successful Support Groups
• Other Considerations
• Summary
• 7 Organizing Yourself
• Organize Your Workspace
• Organize Your Time
• Working Smart
• Maintain Balance
• Strategies for Getting a Life While Dissertating
• Summary
• Part III Beginning The Climb
• 8 Using the Internet and Technology to Conduct Research
• Conducting Literature Searches
• Online Help
• Helpful Technology
• Collecting and Analyzing Data
• Communicating Via the Internet
• Using Your Library's Electronic Search Capability
• Using Your Instructional Technology Center
• Additional Online Resources
• Tips to Keep You Sane and Productive
• Summary
• 9 Reviewing the Literature
• Purpose and Scope
• Preparation
• Steps in Conducting a Literature Review
• Techniques for Writing the Literature Review
• Advice on Writing a Literature Review
• Literature Review Checklist
• Summary
• 10 Mastering the Academic Style
• Qualities of Scholarly Writing
• Common Writing Problems
• Tips for Good Writing
• Further Reading
• Helpful Web Sites
• Summary
• Part IV Climbing to Base Camp
• 11 Writing the Introduction Chapter
• Problem Statement
• Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
• Purpose Statement
• Research Questions/Hypotheses
• Significance of the Study
• Delimitations
• Assumptions
• Definition of Terms
• Organization of the Study
• Summary
• 12 Selecting and Describing the Methodology
• Selecting the Methodology
• Describing the Methodology
• Summary
• 13 Holding the Proposal Meeting
• Before the Meeting
• During the Meeting
• After the Meeting
• Summary
• Part V Final Preparations For The Peak
• 14 Analyzing and Presenting the Results
• Understanding the Data
• Writing the Introductory Paragraph
• Tables and the Narrative Description
• Presenting the Findings
• Further Reading
• Summary
• 15 Summarizing and Discussing the Results
• Reflect on Findings
• Chapter Organization
• Questions to Ask About Summarizing and Discussing the Findings
• Summary
• Part VI Final Ascent And View From The Top & Beyond
• 16 The Oral Defense: D-Day
• A Defense Scenario
• Helpful Hints: Prior to the Oral Defense
• During the Oral Defense
• After the Oral Defense
• Summary
• 17 The Next Peak
• The Descent
• Letting Down
• Mount Analogue
• Helping Others
• Mentoring
• Disseminating Your Study's Findings
• Summary
• Parting Thoughts
• Appendices
• References
• Index

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Carol Robertsis a professor emerita from the University of La Verne, where she taught Leadership in the Doctoral Program. She advised doctoral students, chaired dissertations, and taught a variety of leadership courses, primarily in personal leadership, communication, conflict, and coaching. She has served as a consultant and seminar leader specializing in organizational and team development, strategic planning, conflict resolution, coaching, and personal mastery. Dr. Roberts has been a consultant and trainer for the Administrator Trainer Center and Effective Schools Program, the California School Leadership Academy, and the California School Boards Association. She received her doctoral degree in planning, policy, and administration from the University of Southern California. Carol has also served on the executive board for the Southern Counties Women in Educational Management and was awarded its Woman of the Year award.