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Topic 3: Background and Introduction
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Structure of a Dissertation (.doc)
Chapter One Outline (.doc)
Dissertation Self Assessment (.doc)
Online Resources
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http://www.apastyle.org/
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Recommended Readings
Dupont, W. & Plummer, W. (1998). Power and sample size calculations for studies involving linear regression. Controlled Clinical Trials , 19: pp. 589-601.
Green, B. (1991). How many subjects does it take to do a regression analysis? Multivariate Research, 26(3): pp. 499-510.
Krathwohl, D. R., and Smith, N. L. (2005). Chapter 4: The description of the problem. How to prepare a dissertation proposal: Suggestions for students in education and the social and behavioral sciences, pp. 45-74. Syracuse: Syracuse UP.
Merriam, S. B. (2009). Chapter 4: Designing your study and selecting a sample (pp. 55-83). In Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Rudestam, K. E. and Newton, R. R. (2007). Chapter 1: The research process; Chapter 2: Selecting a suitable topic; Chapter 4: Literature review and statement of the problem. Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process, pp. 3-86. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Structure of a Dissertation (.doc)
Chapter One Outline (.doc)
Dissertation Self Assessment (.doc)
Online Resources
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
http://www.apastyle.org/
Keyword Searches: dissertation/thesis writing, dissertation/thesis structure, dissertation/thesis editing, dissertation/thesis completion, dissertation/thesis advising, dissertation/thesis tips
Recommended Readings
Dupont, W. & Plummer, W. (1998). Power and sample size calculations for studies involving linear regression. Controlled Clinical Trials , 19: pp. 589-601.
Green, B. (1991). How many subjects does it take to do a regression analysis? Multivariate Research, 26(3): pp. 499-510.
Krathwohl, D. R., and Smith, N. L. (2005). Chapter 4: The description of the problem. How to prepare a dissertation proposal: Suggestions for students in education and the social and behavioral sciences, pp. 45-74. Syracuse: Syracuse UP.
Merriam, S. B. (2009). Chapter 4: Designing your study and selecting a sample (pp. 55-83). In Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Rudestam, K. E. and Newton, R. R. (2007). Chapter 1: The research process; Chapter 2: Selecting a suitable topic; Chapter 4: Literature review and statement of the problem. Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process, pp. 3-86. Thousand Oaks: Sage.