The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation [Paperback]

Carol M. Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0761938877 | ISBN-13: 978-0761938873 | Edition: 1

Roberts provides concise information on the dissertation process, from conceptualizing a topic to publishing the results.

Editorial Reviews

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Dr. Roberts’s book provides insight into every aspect of developing and writing a dissertation. From selecting a topic, to choosing a committee, to deciding what research approach to use, Roberts provides clear and comprehensive directions for any student faced with the challenge of writing a dissertation. (Kenneth Stevenson, Professor )

The Dissertation Journey is comprehensive and rich with sound advice. A student following its advice will have a journey that will be predictable and even enjoyable. (Angus MacNeil, Associate Chair and Associate Professor )

The Dissertation Journey is by far the most user-friendly and complete guide to writing a dissertation I have ever seen. (Leonard O. Pellicer, Dean, School of Education )

Carol Roberts’ book is one of the most user-friendly and accessible dissertation guidebooks available today. Follow her practical advice and you won’t be one of the 50 percent of all students who start a doctorate, but don’t finish. (Ronda Dave, President )

"The Dissertation Journey is a no-nonsense guide by Carol M. Roberts to avoiding procrastination, wasted effort, and confusion; it outlines practical, step-by-step guidelines from conceiving a topic to publishing its results. Packed with both helpful general suggestions and specific tips, tricks, and techniques tailored to the needs of doctoral students, The Dissertation Journey includes checklists, sample forms, time management advice, the latest insights to making use of technology, recommendations for support groups, lists of resources for further inquiry, and much more The Dissertation Journey is especially recommended reading for anyone approaching or hard at work on their own dissertation."

(Reviewer’s Bookwatch, December 2004 )

About the Author

Carol M. Roberts is Professor in the University of La Verne’s Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership where she advises doctoral students, chairs dissertations, and teaches research plus a variety of courses focused on leading organizations. Carol is a speaker, consultant, and seminar leader specializing in organizational and team development, strategic planning, conflict resolution, coaching, and personal mastery. She has been a trainer for the California School Leadership Academy and the California School Boards Association. She received her doctoral degree in planning, policy, and administration from the University of Southern California. Carol served on the Executive Board for the Southern Counties Women in Educational Management and was awarded its Woman of the Year award.

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (March 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761938877
• ISBN-13: 978-0761938873
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent purchase!, November 21, 2004

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This review is from: The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation (Paperback)

I took a gamble on ordering this book since sample pages were not available to be previewed. I was not dissapointed. As a doctoral candidate just starting the disseration work,I have found this book both inspirational and constructive. The information is timely unlike many of the other guides including the one recommended at my own school.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Packed with helpful general suggestions and specific tips, December 6, 2004

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Nearly half of all doctoral students complete their course work but not the necessary final step of composing their dissertations. The Dissertation Journey is a no-nonsense guide by Carol M. Roberts to avoiding procrastination, wasted effort, and confusion; it outlines practical, step-by-step guidelines from conceiving a topic to publishing its results. Packed with both helpful general suggestions and specific tips, tricks, and techniques tailored to the needs of doctoral students, The Dissertation Journey includes checklists, sample forms, time management advice, the latest insights to making use of technology, recommendations for support groups, lists of resources for further inquiry, and much more. The Dissertation Journey is especially recommended reading for anyone approaching or hard at work on their own dissertation.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thesis and Dissertation Support, September 28, 2006

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TM Lee "Reaper" (La Verne, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

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Dr. Roberts seems to know exactly what to say to the graduate student who is about to commence a journey which can may make or break an individual. She write with candor and integrity of what to expect and what to be cautious about.

It is written in a non-formal and a non-textbook manner with just enough humor to keep one interested in the subject matter.

There seems to be a sense that regardless of the subject matter, which an individual is writing about, there are specific steps and procedures to the format of a thesis or dissertation.

A book well worth keeping in your graduate library.

TML