Based on the education system in the United States, this clearly written book is an indispensable survival guide for undergraduate students of all ages and commitment, part-time and full-time. The author offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of developing and completing a programme of study including: the preparation of a thesis or dissertation; sitting examinations; and dealing with students' fears. Many chapters are complemented with helpful checklists.
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Dr. Mark H. Rossman has been advising graduate students for his entire academic career of more than 30 years. He is Senior Faculty at Capella University and has served Capella University as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Vice President for Residencies. He was Professor and former Chair of Education at Walden University and National Specialization Lecturer and Dissertation Advisor at Nova Southeastern University. He has been Professor of Education and Director of Graduate Studies at Ottawa University, Associate Professor of Adult Learning and Head of the Department of Higher & Adult Education at Arizona State University, and Assistant Professor and Head of Adult Education at the University of Massachusetts. He has chaired doctoral dissertation committees and master's thesis committees for more than 150 graduates and has served on 300+ graduate committees. His graduates have received recognition for outstanding dissertations at Capella University, Nova Southeastern University and Walden University. He has received two awards as an outstanding dissertation advisor. Among his other honors and awards are the Distinguished Service Award from the Commission on Adult Basic Education, a Certificate of Commendation from the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association, a Fellowship from the Salzburg Seminar in American Studies, recognition as a Visiting Scholar from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, and a Master of Humane Letters honorary degree. He is the author or coauthor of 8 books, 10 evaluative reports, and 40 chapters or articles. He has produced one film, nine self-contained instructional modules, and two audiovisual tape curriculum units. He has served on the editorial boards of four professional associations and has presented 77 papers in 12 states and seven foreign countries.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Generic Advice,
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This review is from: Negotiating Graduate School: A Guide for Graduate Students (Study Skills) (Paperback)
This book provides generic advice about graduate school, from the decision to pursue an advanced degree to choosing your committee and writing your thesis. However, the book is only 130 pages... quite small for its hefty price tag. Most of the advice also seems obvious, such as getting to know professors on your committee, and the reminders that graduate school is difficult and life-changing hardly help one feel more at ease.
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Great tool for busy grad students!,
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This review is from: Negotiating Graduate School: A Guide for Graduate Students (Study Skills) (Paperback)
Are you a beginning graduate student who is a bit overwhelmed? This is a great book for you! This book contains great advice about how to balance a busy home and work life with the demands of graduate school, as well as practical tips about how to complete all the major components of graduate school programs. The author takes a very realistic approach, too. This is a useful tool!
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written comp, graduate learners, comp questions, potential committee members, annotated transcript, many graduate programs, graduate committee, most graduate schools, major adviser, comprehensive exam Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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written comp, graduate learners, comp questions, potential committee members, annotated transcript, many graduate programs, graduate committee, most graduate schools, major adviser, comprehensive exam Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Course Description, United States, Capella University, Course Individualization, New York, Dissertation Services, Really Complete New!
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