Dissertation and Scholarly Research: Recipes for Success: 2011 Edition

By Marilyn K. Simon

Book Overview

Recipes for Success is a unique, user-friendly guide that informs and empowers doctoral students with the skills and knowledge to start and complete their dissertation. Putting together an excellent dissertation is like preparing a gourmet feast for a gathering of distinguished guests who are connoisseurs of fine cooking. You, the researcher, are the chef and chief meal engineer for this eloquent repast. Careful preparation is needed each step of the way, along with a formal means to reach your desired goal. Recipes takes you gingerly through these steps.

The 2013 edition of Recipes is presented in three phases. In PHASE 1 you start your initial preparation, gather ingredients, and prepare the menu for your feast. This includes your mental, physical, and psychological preparation along with the selection of the type of meal (research topic and method) you will serve. In PHASE 2 you gather your accoutrements and utensils to collect and analyze data to help you solve the problem you pose, answer your research questions, and achieve your purpose. In PHASE 3 you learn how to put your meal (dissertation) together to ensure a delicious high-quality study to serve at your feast. Included are several presentations and web resources to serve as your ma tre d' for your banquet.

Recipes is also supported by a companion website (www.dissertationrecipes.com) with a large and regularly updated collection of dissertation-related resources, guides, slideshows, and videos.

Recipes gets a perfect (5 star) rating on Amazon.com. Here is what readers are saying about Recipes:

Very easy to read Offers examples and a space to then write your own information. It is broken down into manageable pieces, which makes thinking about your work easier than thinking about the whole dissertation. T.R. (Georgia)

Dr. Simon's book is the best resource for dissertations that I have ever seen. It should be titled, Dissertations for Dummies, because anyone can follow it. Brenda (New Jersey)

I serve as the chair on numerous doctoral study committees and highly recommend this book to all of my students. The writing is thorough, clear and easy to follow. After reading this book a student would have all the information they need to publish a professional, scholarly dissertation. If all of my students used this book it would make both of our lives much easier K.S. (Arkansas)

I love this book It is interesting and exciting, and written in a format that I easily understand. It is easy to read, it is concise, and when compared to the other books in my library on dissertation writing, all others pale in comparison. Sharon (Arizona).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461096316
• ISBN13: 9781461096313
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Good Information for Doctoral Students

I discovered this book when I was a new Ph.D. student, which was not easy to do given how few good books there are on the subject, and I found it helpful. The book's cookbook style reduces the elements of a complicated process to a level that any beginning researcher can understand. Robert E. Levasseur, Ph.D., author of "Student to Scholar: The Guide for Doctoral Students"

Carolfh

I am currently writing my dissertation and this has been a great guidebook as I travel this process.

Exceptional dissertation aid

This book has made a huge difference for me. I had been struggling to discover, define, and write my dissertation topic. Dr. Simon's insight and guidance made the difference. I learned the way the components fit. The book removed any doubt I had and informed me how to move forward. I'm now several months ahead in my program, all because of what I learned from reading this book. It is a MUST for every Ph.d student.

Helped Me!!!!!

I'm working on my dissertation and needed some plain talk to give me a better understanding of the best way to complete it. Other books were too confusing but this was easy reading! New PhD on the way!!!!!!D.Z., PA USA

A true Cyber-Mom!

Having met the lady, I now understand the powerful message she has included in this book aimed at assisting the researcher and focusing our efforts on preparation and "F.I.S.H" ing....she calles it! "..finding it somewhere henceforth!". She truly takes you by the hand, leads you step by step, and helps those cognitive juices flow , while assisting you at arriving at your journeys end. An excellent book and a must for every beginner ( and experienced!) research orientated person or doctoral candidate!