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'From finding a research topic through the final write up, this clear guide takes the mystery out of graduate-level research. This book will help your project succeed'-James V. Spickard, Professor of Sociology, University of Redlands, US
Helps to make sense of the academic nature of masters/BSc for progression discussions. Learners choose top-up or pre-reg courses. Helps to inform decisions.
This text is actually what it says, from start to finish. From choosing your research topic all the way to the final piece, it gives clear direction and guidance through well-defined sections. A well-written text that any postgraduate would find helpful at any point through their research.
The book offers very clear instructions and advise with regard to academic writing and setting up a master's thesis. It is very readable, accessable. It points out important issues that might be easily overlooked.
This book is an invaluable study guide for Masters students. It provides pertinent support and guidance throughout the process of writing your dissertation. It is easily readable with summary sections and action plan points. Fully comprehensive, it starts with the basics, supported with examples to enable students to succeed at each step of the process. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is a must have for every masters student and University library.
A detailed resource for students in exploring the complexities of a MA dissertation. Enables students to follow the journey from start to finish critically analysing the content.
Good option to guide students' through their dissertation.
An essential text for supporting the development of both undergraduate and postgraduate research skills critical to compiling valid and reliable research dissertation.
Useful as a reference guide
A good easy read to help with Masters level study.
This book is a well structured, easy to follow guide but more basic and less informative than Chris Hart's more comprehensive book on the same topic which is our recommended choice for this module.
A useful textbook for anyone feeling stuck - provides helpful, accessible tips. This is a clear guide to steer your way through what can be a challenging process.
useful, practical, clear and helpful
An important text for master's level dissertation. Complete with relevant learning/research tools.
Extremely useful book to 'dip into' as a reference for those students involved in Masters modules. Very accessible to all students with clear advice and supporting information.
Excellent book - clear and full of information which will help any students starting their master's dissertation.
A clear and practical guide to support students when they are working independently and need reassurance.
Excellent! A very thorough guide to completing a dissertation - at any level.
A clear and accessible guide explaining some of the processes that might get taken for granted. The practical ‘Action Plan’ at the end of each chapter is useful for student and supervisor alike.
This is a very accessible text for students, written in simple language with many practical points to assist them with their dissertations. I liked the summaries and in particular the action plans at the end of each chapter. The text would also be valuable to supervisors and advisors of students.