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9781352003208

Pocket Study Skills

Kate Williams

Macmillan Education UK

30 August 2018

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This essential guide takes students through the planning for each stage of their dissertation, from hatching an idea to handing in their finished project. Short, succinct chapters cover everything from devising a research question and engaging with the literature to choosing a methodology and structuring an argument. It features ten sample dissertations from a range of subject areas, so that students can better anticipate what lies ahead, practical advice at every step and action plans to keep students on track.

This book is the ideal companion to all students completing a dissertation as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies, whatever their subject area. 

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Planning Your Dissertation (Pocket Study Skills) Paperback – 2 Aug. 2013

Dissertations don’t have to be daunting. This essential guide takes students through the planning for each stage of their dissertation, from hatching an idea to handing in their finished project. Bite-size chapters cover everything from devising a research question and engaging with the literature to choosing a methodology and refining your writing style. It also includes nine sample dissertations, so students can better anticipate what lies ahead. Clear and concise, it provides practical advice at every step and action plans to help students to stay on track.

• ISBN-10 1137327944
• ISBN-13 978-1137327949
• Edition 2013th
• Publisher Red Globe Press
• Publication date 2 Aug. 2013
• Language English
• Dimensions 10.92 x 1.02 x 13.72 cm
• Print length 176 pages
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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Globe Press; 2013th edition (2 Aug. 2013)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1137327944
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1137327949
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.92 x 1.02 x 13.72 cm
• 630 in Test Preparation for Young Adults
• 718 in Study & Learning Skills for Educational Students

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Customers find the book's content straight forward and easy to understand. They also say it's packed with all the information they need for planning. Customers say the book is perfect for anyone starting their dissertation, as it'll show examples of dissertations already completed by students. They appreciate the simple way it'd structured, and the opportunity to complete questions and workshops. Overall, they say it’s a brilliant resource and not intimidating.

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" Excellent resource for students at HE . I use when supporting dyslexic students." Read more

"Brought for my son to help him with his Dissertation & he said it was quite helpful . The book is much smaller than I realised though." Read more

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Planning Your Dissertation (Pocket Study Skills) 3rd Edition

' The most useful book on dissertation writing that I've seen.' Customer review 'Concise, complete and to the point. The perfect place to start planning your dissertation.' Customer review This essential pocket guide takes students through the planning for each stage of their dissertation, from hatching an idea to handing in their finished project. Short, succinct chapters cover everything from devising a research question and engaging with the literature to choosing a methodology and structuring an argument. It features sample dissertations from a range of subject areas, so that students can better anticipate what lies ahead, practical advice at every step and action plans to keep students on track. This edition includes: · A new chapter on the research proposal as an assessed assignment · A redesigned dissertation library with outlines of different dissertation styles (report, essay and creative/practical) · Further examples of dissertations from a wider range of subject areas linked via a QR code · More guidance on using digital software for planning and time management · Updated advice for making the most of your supervisor and managing stress This book is the ideal companion to all students completing a dissertation as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies, whatever their subject area.

• ISBN-10 1350374245
• ISBN-13 978-1350374249
• Edition 3rd
• Publisher Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date August 24, 2023
• Language English
• Dimensions 5.45 x 0.5 x 4.25 inches
• Print length 200 pages
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Kate Williams set up the Upgrade Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She is Series Editor of the Pocket Study Skills series and author of Getting Critical, Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism and Time Management. Michelle Reid is a Learning Development Tutor at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She is the author of Report Writing and Time Management.

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Academic; 3rd edition (August 24, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1350374245
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1350374249
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 0.5 x 4.25 inches
• #2,905 in Study & Test-Taking Skills (Books)
• #16,143 in Test Prep & Study Guides

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