Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation

A Step-by-Step Guide

Randy L. Joyner, William A. Rouse, Allan A. Glatthorn

• Publisher: Corwin
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781544317205
• eBook ISBN: 9781544317199
• Edition: 4
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Research in Education

The classic step-by-step guide to thesis and dissertation success, fully updated for 2018.  

From selecting your topic to defending your finished work, a masters thesis or doctoral dissertation is a major undertaking. Since 1998, this book has been the go-to resource for scholars seeking guidance and best practices at every phase of the process. 

This revised and updated fourth edition is the most comprehensive guide yet to researching, writing, and publishing a successful thesis or dissertation. It includes: 

• Insights on leveraging new technologies to maximize your efficiency. 
• Current case studies demonstrating the book's teachings in action. 
• Tested principles of effective planning, an engaging writing style, defense preparation, and more.  

Written in an easy, digestible style perfect for a thesis or dissertation-writer's busy schedule, this latest edition of a contemporary classic belongs on every advanced degree candidate's shelf. 

Dr. Joyner and Dr. Rouse have again put together an in-depth, comprehensive, and practical guide that is a valuable resource for graduate students. This edition includes important information related to current and emerging trends in technology and valuable case studies focusing on the most common problems encountered in writing at the master's and doctoral levels. 
James R. Machell, Dean
College of Education and Professional Studies, University of Central Oklahoma 

Writing the Winning Dissertation is an essential guidebook for students writing a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. I used the first edition to write an award-winning dissertation and now use the updated edition with the doctoral students I advise. I highly recommend it to both students and advisors.
Susan Colby, Director of Faculty Professional Development, Appalachian State University; Boone, NC
Appalachian State University 

Table of contents

• Cover
• Acknowledgements
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Table List
• Preface
• About the Authors
• Publisher’s Acknowledgments
• Part I The Foundations
• Chapter 1 Groundwork for Theses and Dissertations
• Chapter 2 The Thesis or Doctoral Committee
• Chapter 3 The Degree-Granting Institution’s Requirements
• Chapter 4 The Institutional Review Board
• Part II Research Problem Development
• Chapter 5 The Research Problem
• Chapter 6 The Focused Review of the Literature
• Chapter 7 Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
• Chapter 8 Focused Review of Available Methodologies for Data Collection and Analyses
• 9 Selected Methodology
• Part III The Prospectus Preparation
• Chapter 10 The Work Plan
• Chapter 11 The Prospectus Overview
• Chapter 12 The Doctoral Committee and the Prospectus
• Chapter 13 The Prospectus Defense
• Part IV The Dissertation
• Chapter 14 The Communication Process and the Writing of the Dissertation
• Chapter 15 Academic Style
• Chapter 16 The Dissertation Organization
• Chapter 17 The Introduction
• Chapter 18 Review of the Literature
• Chapter 19 Methodology
• Chapter 20 Data Analysis/Analyses
• Chapter 21 The Results Discussion
• Part V The Dissertation Defense
• Chapter 22 Defense Committee Meeting
• Chapter 23 The Degree-Granting Institution’s Graduation Requirements
• Chapter 24 The Publication of the Dissertation
• Part VI Technology
• Chapter 25 Technology and the Dissertation
• References
• Index
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