Dissertation Journey : A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation (Updated)

By Carol M. Roberts

Book Overview

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How to reach the pinnacle of academic achievement

The dissertation is a tough mountain to climb; half of all doctoral students never make it to the top. To overcome the practical, social, and psychological obstacles along the way, you need a knowledgeable guide and the right tools. Written in an engaging and motivational style, The Dissertation Journey is a comprehensive how-to guide for graduate students faced with the challenge of developing and writing a quality dissertation. Readers of this new edition will find

Expanded and updated coverage of crucial topics such as conducting a literature review, dissertation support groups, and harnessing technology to conduct research Graphics, quotes, illustrations, progress tracking tools, sample forms, a new chapter-ending resources feature, and other user-friendly elements Thoroughly updated and revised chapters with the most current need-to-know information

This clear, practical guidebook will make the journey to "doctor" smoother and help you reach your academic goals.

"The Dissertation Journey has been a valuable read for more than a decade. Dr. Roberts and Dr. Hyatt bring years of doctoral teaching and dissertation advising experience to this essential book."
--Stuart Allen, Professor of Organizational Leadership
Robert Morris University

"This book contains sound academic research advice in an easy to understand and follow format. The book's benefits extend beyond the dissertation to any subsequent scholarship that the reader undertakes."
--Farzin Madjidi, Associate Dean, Education Division
Pepperdine University

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1506373313
• ISBN13: 9781506373317
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Corwin Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Finally, somebody lays it all out!

Thank you, Dr. Roberts, for putting into concise form an overview for those of us that need it!

Excellent_for_Novice_Writers

The frightening thing about the PhD journey is not having someone to turn to OUTSIDE the school. I don't want everyone to know my questions! This book is not only supportive in organizing your thinking for your Thesis it is also surprising 'educational' to the journey itself. Thank you Carol Roberts.

Thesis and Dissertation Support

Dr. Roberts seems to know exactly what to say to the graduate student who is about to commence a journey which can may make or break an individual. She write with candor and integrity of what to expect and what to be cautious about. It is written in a non-formal and a non-textbook manner with just enough humor to keep one interested in the subject matter. There seems to be a sense that regardless of the subject matter, which an individual is writing about, there are specific steps and procedures to the format of a thesis or dissertation. A book well worth keeping in your graduate library. TML

Packed with helpful general suggestions and specific tips

Nearly half of all doctoral students complete their course work but not the necessary final step of composing their dissertations. The Dissertation Journey is a no-nonsense guide by Carol M. Roberts to avoiding procrastination, wasted effort, and confusion; it outlines practical, step-by-step guidelines from conceiving a topic to publishing its results. Packed with both helpful general suggestions and specific tips, tricks, and techniques tailored to the needs of doctoral students, The Dissertation Journey includes checklists, sample forms, time management advice, the latest insights to making use of technology, recommendations for support groups, lists of resources for further inquiry, and much more. The Dissertation Journey is especially recommended reading for anyone approaching or hard at work on their own dissertation.

An excellent purchase!

I took a gamble on ordering this book since sample pages were not available to be previewed. I was not dissapointed. As a doctoral candidate just starting the disseration work,I have found this book both inspirational and constructive. The information is timely unlike many of the other guides including the one recommended at my own school.