Developing Quality Dissertations in the Social Sciences - A Graduate Student's Guide to Achieving Excellence (Paperback)

These short booklets are designed to be given to graduate students as they begin their studies. They explain the purposes of the dissertation and the criteria by which it will be assessed. They help students understand the context of their course work; the need to take an active role in shaping their studies; and the importance of thinking ahead about the components of the dissertation and the quality of scholarship they will need to demonstrate. These booklets are intended to support the dissertation research and writing process by providing faculty and advisors with guidelines for setting clear expectations for student performance, and with a model for helping students produce the desired quality of work. These booklets are intended to support the dissertation research and writing process by providing faculty and advisors with guidelines for setting clear expectations for student performance, and with a model for helping students produce the desired quality of work. They encourage dialog between faculty and students about the quality of the components of their dissertation project. They include rubrics that students can use to self-assess their work and that can aid faculty in providing focused feedback. Using these booklets will raise the overall quality of student performance.

General

Imprint:	Stylus Publishing Llc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Developing Quality Dissertations
Release date:	December 2008
First published:	December 2008
Authors:	Barbara E. Lovitts • Ellen L. Wert
Dimensions:	280 x 212 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	40
ISBN-13:	978-1-57922-261-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Children's & Educational > Social studies > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal, health & social education (PHSE) > Citizenship Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-57922-261-7
Barcode:	9781579222611

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