Successful Dissertations and Theses: A Guide to Graduate Student Research from Proposal to Completion (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) [Paperback]

David Madsen (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1555423892 | ISBN-13: 978-1555423896 | Publication Date: December 15, 1983 | Edition: 1

Madsen's book should be welcome both to graduate students about to undertake dissertations and to faculty needing to learn the role of thesis adviser. . . . Madsen tells how to propose, outline, write, defAnd, and possibly publish a dissertation, information which should save graduate students years, pain, and money.
--Library Journal

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"Madsen's book should be welcome both to graduate students about to undertake dissertations and to faculty needing to learn the role of thesis adviser. . . . Madsen tells how to propose, outline, write, defAnd, and possibly publish a dissertation, information which should save graduate students years, pain, and money."

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"Madsen's book should be welcome both to graduate students about to undertake dissertations and to faculty needing to learn the role of thesis adviser... Madsen tells how to propose, outline, write, defAnd, and possibly publish a dissertation, information which should save graduate students years, pain, and money." --Library Journal

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (December 15, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555423892
• ISBN-13: 978-1555423896
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #647,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Woefully out-of-date, May 18, 2007

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This review is from: Successful Dissertations and Theses: A Guide to Graduate Student Research from Proposal to Completion (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) (Paperback)

The author refers to the "microcomputer" and suggests you consider purchasing a modem and getting to know your library's card catalog. Sure, it's always good to choose the right adviser, but any book can tell you that. Get something more recent.

24 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive guide to the dissertation!, April 12, 1999

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This review is from: Successful Dissertations and Theses: A Guide to Graduate Student Research from Proposal to Completion (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) (Paperback)

As someone who works privately with students, helping them with dissertations and theses, I highly recommend this book. When students call me in regard to assistance with their dissertation or thesis, I recommend that they buy this book and use it as an ongoing reference. As the title states, the information contained in this book anticipates and answers many of the questions that students have about the dissertation process, from proposal to completion. It is the most comprehensive guideline that I have come across in recent years.

36 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and Complete, September 8, 2000

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Dr. Dennis Curry (FPO AE, AE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Successful Dissertations and Theses: A Guide to Graduate Student Research from Proposal to Completion (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) (Paperback)

If you are about to start work on a disertation and intend to buy just one book on how to manage it, this would be a very good choice. However do read more than one!