The Portable Dissertation Advisor [Paperback]

Miles T. Bryant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0761946969 | ISBN-13: 978-0761946960 | Edition: annotated edition

Written for the doctoral graduate student, this book gives you the vital support to write your dissertation when you can’t be on campus full-time!

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"I do not believe I have ever seen a work of this kind that so thoroughly and so carefully examines the important consideration of working with the student’s advisor, relationships with the student’s supervisory committee, and the oral defense. Students using this text will certainly applaud this work." (M. Scott Norton, Professor )

"I have read many books that are of a ‘how to nature’ for your doctorate. What Dr. Bryant has done is produce a definitive book that will be valuable to students working on their dissertation. He really understands what a student needs to do and clearly outlines how to start and finish and what needs to be done in between." (Cal Hauserman, Principal )

"The Portable Dissertation Advisor is an excellent source for educators writing their dissertation. It is clear and precise." (Joan Bowman, Principal )

About the Author

For many years, Miles T. Bryant has taught a course in the construction of the doctoral dissertation, working with hundreds of doctoral students in education and social sciences. Dr. Bryant earned his degree at Stanford University before joining the graduate faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is active in the American Educational Research Association, and is a widely published scholar.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; annotated edition edition (November 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761946969
• ISBN-13: 978-0761946960
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #263,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book review, June 6, 2006

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A. S. Hankins (King George, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Portable Dissertation Advisor (Paperback)

This is a "must have" resource, particularly if you are a doctoral student pursuing your studies via distance learning means. Virually everything you need to know for crafting your dissertation can be found right here, and it's written in a style that makes it not only informative, but interesting and enjoyable to read as well. I cannot say enough great things about this book...it really is that good!

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review, February 3, 2006

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Debora M. Dragseth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Portable Dissertation Advisor (Hardcover)

All dissertation writers search for practical hands-on advice. The Portable Dissertation Advisor offers that advice in a clear, readable, never overwhelming style. In addition, dissertation writers, particularly those involved in distance education, seek someone to assure them that their struggles are neither unique nor insurmountable.

Miles Bryant is a faculty member at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Bryant teaches a course in the development of the doctoral dissertation and has worked with hundreds of doctoral students over the span of his career. This experience has helped him to write a book that is specifically aimed at distance and part-time doctoral students.

Finding a topic, choosing a research design, writing a literature review, and presenting your proposal are some of the key topics covered in this book. But beyond the practical advice, Bryant goes a step farther. By the time you finish this book, you will not only have a solid handle on the task in front of you, you will also feel as though your fears and trepidations are understood, you have found a sympathetic and understanding guide through the dark forest that is the mighty dissertation.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for doctoral students, February 24, 2006

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C. H. Swanson (Kearney, NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Portable Dissertation Advisor (Paperback)

If you are a doctoral student preparing to write you dissertation, you need to get this book. Dr. Bryant does an excellent job of taking you through this process. Not only that, but he understands the feelings and frustrations that all doctoral students go through at this time. This will be a reference I will continually use throughout my dissertation process.