Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation: Tips and Strategies for Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

The advice and resources you need to complete your thesis or dissertation!

Written in a conversational style for both faculty and students, this how-to manual covers quantitative and qualitative research methods and provides comprehensive guidance for successfully completing a master′
s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Drawing on 40 years of experience supervising dissertations, the authors provide examples from 100 completed projects to guide readers through:

• Choosing a topic and writing research hypotheses
• Selecting a chair or committee
• Ensuring a successful proposal and oral defense
• Adapting the finished product for publication
• Using the Internet and desktop publishing effectively