| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (160 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1 An "ABD" (All but dissertation) behind each Ph. D. -- Chapter 2. How doctoral study differs frpm previous pursuits -- Chapter 3. Choosing a dissertation topic -- Chapter 4. Your chair, your committee, and you -- Chapter 5. Writing the proposal -- Chapter 6. The dissertation -- Chapter 7. Ddefense of the thesis -- Chapter 8. Spouses, lovers, families and friends -- Index. |
| Summary |
This third edition has been well revised and continues with the ideas expressed in the previous two editions. The details and reactions in light of experiences of the intervening years have been updated and expanded. This particularly interesting book is written from a student advocacy perspective, intended to speak to non-traditional students as well as those typical of past generations. Specific topics include: (1) how doctoral study differs from previous pursuits; (2) choosing a dissertation topic; (3) your chair, your committee, and you; (4) writing the proposal; (5) the dissertation; (6). |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Graduate work.
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Universities and colleges. |
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United States. |
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Universities and colleges -- Graduate work. |
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Doctor of philosophy degree -- United States.
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Doctor of philosophy degree. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780398079246 |
| ISBN |
9780398079727 (electronic book) |
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0398079722 (electronic book) |
| Standard No. |
3329501 |
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