Doing your undergraduate social science dissertation

• Main Author: Smith, Karen, PhD.
• Other Authors: Todd, Malcolm J., Waldman, Julia.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2009.
• Subjects: Social sciences > Research > Methodology.; Dissertations, Academic.; SOCIAL SCIENCE > Research.; SOCIAL SCIENCE > Methodology.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: ebrary; View fulltext via EzAccess; MyiLibrary

Using a mixture of useful information, exercises, practical strategies, case study material and further reading, it helps you through the process, giving hints and tips on beginning and managing your research project and working with your supervisors.

Table of Contents:

• Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 What is a dissertation?; Chapter 2 Getting support; Chapter 3 Getting started on your dissertation; Chapter 4 Literature searching; Chapter 5 Designing your research methodology; Chapter 6 Data collection; Chapter 7 Research ethics and being a responsible researcher; Chapter 8 Quantitative data analysis; Chapter 9 Qualitative data analysis; Chapter 10 Writing the dissertation; Chapter 11 Finding your academic voice in your writing; Chapter 12 Beyond submission: Making the most of your dissertation