The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation

By Carol M. Roberts

Book Overview

"The Dissertation Journey is by far the most user-friendly and complete guide to writing a dissertation I have ever seen."
Leonard O. Pellicer, Dean, School of Education
University of La Verne

"Dr. Roberts′s book provides insight into every aspect of developing and writing a dissertation. From selecting a topic, to choosing a committee, to deciding what research approach to use, to the actual writing and defense of the dissertation, Dr. Roberts provides clear and comprehensive directions for any student faced with the challenge of writing a dissertation."

Kenneth R. Stevenson, Professor of Education
University of South Carolina

"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."
-Reviewer′s Bookwatch, December 2004

Make writing your dissertation less time consuming, more enjoyable, and most of all, easier to complete

Nearly half of all doctoral students complete their course work but not the final requirement of writing their dissertations. The Dissertation Journey provides concise, straightforward information on the dissertation process from conceptualizing a topic to publishing the results. Author Carol M. Roberts focuses on the practical aspects of writing and organizing a dissertation, as well as the psychological and emotional hurdles involved.

Geared to the specific needs and concerns of doctoral students, this indispensable guidebook includes:

Checklists, helpful hints, and sample forms Organization and time management tips Current information on using technology Suggestions for support groups An in-depth list of resources for further inquiry

Written in simple, easy-to-understand language, this comprehensive how-to manual offers the guidance and support necessary to successfully conceptualize, conduct, and complete an original research study.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761938877
• ISBN13: 9780761938873
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Corwin Press
• Length: 225 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.8" x 7.0"

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.