Walliman (credentials not given) leads students through every step of the dissertation process with a series of questions, beginning with the philosophical Whats it all for? and ending with the more hopeful Who else might be interested in my writing? In between those questions, he explores such topics as ethics, note taking, scheduling and research. At the end of each chapter, he answers the imagined question What should I do now? with concrete suggestions to move students from theory to practice. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) A practical step-by-step guide to managing and developing a successful undergraduate project. This book is one of the most helpful I have seen in terms of helping undergraduate students understand the methods and principles involved in carrying out research for the final dissertation which many degree courses require. In essence it is a complete guide, covering every aspect of the process, outlining each step from selecting a theme to final writing and submission -ESCalateYour Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success is a practical step-by-step guide to managing and developing a successful undergraduate project.Nicholas Walliman offers a comprehensive and easy to follow guide to both the theoretical and practical aspects of doing a dissertation. This book provides a clear and structured explanation of how to undertake a project, helping readers to identify and acquire the necessary skills to plan and carry out the research and writing.This practical and concise book provides:- Advice for preparing a project and choosing a topic- Guidelines for writing a project proposal and producing a literature review- Advice on choosing and implementing appropriate methodology- An awareness of ethical issues- Methods of data collection and analysis- Information for writing-up the report- Interdisciplinary case-studies and `real-life examples to illustrate key themesThis book is a compact, easy-to-read guide to all the essential facets of dissertation writing at undergraduate level. Written in a lively and engaging manner, its use of humorous illustrations, simple exercises and useful guides to further reading, make it an attractive handbook for students across the social sciences. Written by an experienced lecturer and writer, this book is a`must-have for a any student anxious to maximize their success in dissertation writing.
