Books About How to Write a Dissertation/Thesis
Online Book
Becker, H. S. (2007). Writing for social scientists: How to start and finish your thesis, book, or article (2nd ed.). University of Chicago Press.
Bowling, A. (2014). Research methods in health: Investigating health and health services (4th ed.). Open University Press.
Brause, R. S. (2000). Writing your doctoral dissertation: Invisible rules for success. Routledge.
Carey, M. (2013). The social work dissertation: Using small-scale qualitative methodology (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill/Open University Press.
Chen, H. X. (2012). Approaches to quantitative research: A guide for dissertation students. Oak Tree Press.
Cooley, L., & Lewkowicz, J. (2003). Dissertation writing in practice. Hong Kong University Press.
Donnelly, R., Dallat, J., & Fitzmaurice, M. (2013). Supervising and writing a good undergraduate dissertation. Bentham Science Publishers.
Eco, U. (2015). How to write a thesis. The MIT Press.
Fitzpatrick, J., Secrist, J., & Wright, D. J. (1998). Secrets for a successful dissertation. SAGE Publications, Inc.
Gardner, D., & Beatty, G. (1980). Dissertation proposal guidebook: How to prepare a research proposal and get it accepted. Charles C. Thomas Publisher, LTD.
Gruba, P., & Zobel, J. (2014). How to write a better minor thesis. Melbourne University Press Digital.
Gustavii, B. (2012). How to prepare a scientific doctoral dissertation based on research articles. Cambridge University Press
Harman, E., Bucci, C., Montanes, I., & McMenemy, S. (2003). The thesis and the book: A guide for first-time academic authors (2nd ed.). University of Toronto Press.
Hatch, J. A. (2002). Doing qualitative research in education settings. State University of New York Press.
Hogan, J. (2011). Approaches to qualitative research: Theory and its practical application, a guide for dissertation students. Oak Tree Press.
Houghton, S. A. (2013). How interculturally competent am I?: An introductory thesis writing course for international students. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Jones, S., Wahba, K., & Van, D. H. B. (2004). How to write your MBA thesis: A comprehensive guide for all master’s students required to write a research-based thesis or dissertation. Meyer & Meyer Sport.
Kibbe, M. (2015). From topic to thesis: A guide to theological research. InterVarsity Press.
Luey, B. (2004). Revising your dissertation: Advice from leading editors. University of California Press.
Luey, B. (2008). Revising your dissertation: Advice from leading editors (2nd ed.). University of California Press.
Lunenburg, F. C., & Irby, B. J. (2008). Writing a successful thesis or dissertation: Tips and strategies for students in the social and behavioral sciences. Corwin.
Mansfield, N. (2008). Your chemical science thesis: An introductory guide to writing up your research project. Royal Society of Chemistry.
Mauch, J. E., & Birch, J. W. (1998). Guide to the successful thesis and dissertation: A handbook for students and faculty (4th ed.). CRC Press.
Meloy, J. M. (2001). Writing the qualitative dissertation: Understanding by doing (2nd ed.). Psychology Press.
Murray, R. (2011). How to write a thesis (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
O'Collins, G. (2011). A short guide to writing a thesis: What to do and what not to do. ATF Press.
Petre, M., & Rugg, G. (2010). Unwritten rules of PhD research (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Powell, S., & Green, H. (2007). The doctorate worldwide. Open University Press.
Roush, K., & Sigma, T. T. I. (2015). Nurse's step-by-step guide to writing your dissertation or capstone. Sigma Theta Tau International.
Single, P. B. (2009). Demystifying dissertation writing: A streamlined process from choice of topic to final text. Stylus Publishing.
Swetnam, D. (1997). Writing your dissertation: How to plan, prepare and present your work Successfully (2nd ed.). Perseus Books, LLC.
Swetnam, D. (2000). Writing your dissertation: How to plan, prepare and present your work successfully (3rd ed.). How To Books, Ltd.
Turabian, K. L. (2018). A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations: Chicago Style for students and researcher (9th ed.). Revised by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup, William T. FitzGerald, and the University of Chicago Press editorial staff. The University of Chicago Press.
White, B. (2011). Mapping your thesis. ACER Press.
Physical Books
Harris, R. A. (2002). Using sources effectively: Strengthening your writing and avoiding plagiarism. Pyrczak Publishing.
Joseph, N. L. (1999). Research writing using traditional and electronic sources. Prentice Hall.
Lenmark-Ellis, B. (1989). How to write themes and term papers (3rd ed.). Barron's.
Lester, J. D. (2008). The essential guide: Research writing across the disciplines (4th ed.). Pearson/Longman.
Madsen, D. (1992). Successful dissertations and theses: A guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
Miller, J. I. (1987). The thesis writer's handbook: A complete one-source guide for writers of research papers. Alcove Publishers.
Perrin, R. (2005). Handbook for college research (3rd ed.). Houghton Mifflin.
Pyrczak, F. (2005). Writing empirical research reports: A basic guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences (5th ed.). Pyrczak Publishing.
Rudestam, K. E. (1992). Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process. SAGE.
Russey, W. E. (2006). How to write a successful science thesis: The concise guide for students. Wiley-VCH.
Turabian, K. L. (2007). A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations: Chicago style for students and researchers (7th ed.). University of Chicago Press.
Turabian, K. L. (2013). A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations: Chicago Style for students and researchers (8th ed.). University of Chicago Press.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations Only in CRDC
A research guide to psychology: print and electronic sources Library Reference Desk BF76.5.D6285 2018
An education research primer. How to understand, evaluate, and use it - Only in CRDS
An introduction to research methods and report writing: a practical guide for students and researchers in social sciences and the humanities. 2016 Library eBook.
An Introduction to research, analysis and writing - Only in CRDS
APA Publication Manual (Both)
Education research for education: An introduction to theories and methods - Only in CRDS
Education research summaries: Biography of Education research. Library e-book
Educational research, methodology and measurement: an international handbook. Keeves. 1997 Library LB1028.E3184 1997
Educational research. Planning, conducting and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research Library. Creswell 2008 Library LB1028.C742 2008
Ethnography and Qualitative Design in Educational Research - Only in CRDS
Interviewing as qualitative research Library H61.28.545 1998
Practical research- planning and design 1993 Library Q180.55 M4 L43 1993
Practical researcher: Student guide to conducting psychological research. 2016 Mligo Library eBook.
Qualitative research for education. An introduction to theories and methods - Only in CRDS
The practical researcher: a student guide to conducting psychological research Library BF76.5.D864 1999
Understanding research methods. An overview of the essentials - Only in CRDS
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