A Practical Guide to the Qualitative Dissertation

• Main Authors: Biklen, Sari Knopp (Author), Casella, Ronnie 1963- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Teachers College Press 2007
• Subjects: Report writing > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Dissertations, Academic > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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• Physical Description: xii, 141 pages 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780807747605; 0807747602

This book offers advice about and examples of the primary tasks and hidden complications in writing a qualitative dissertation. The long process of bringing a dissertation to completion involves making many choices-substantive, organizational, and interpersonal. This guidebook takes you through the process-from the first formulation of the topic and selection of a committee to development of an argument and, finally, preparation for the defense