The Portable Dissertation Advisor, (Paperback)

<p><i>"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 students&amp;#8242; advisor, relationships with the students&amp;#8242; supervisory committee, and the oral defense. Students using this text will certainly applaud this work."<br></i>M. Scott Norton, Professor<br>Arizona State University</p> <p><b><i>Having problems getting your dissertation finished? Here is the help you need!</i></b></p> <p>Getting your doctorate part-time or via the computer makes it difficult to schedule meetings with your advisor, use the library&amp;#8242;s resources, or discuss your topic ideas and dissertation difficulties with fellow students. Problems unique to nontraditional graduate students are alleviated with this easy-to-use dissertation guide. In sections devised to follow the conventional structure of a dissertation, Bryant organizes the book to help you locate vital information quickly and efficiently.</p> <p>Practical, targeted, and no-nonsense, this book includes suggestions and tips for: </p> <ul> <li>Finding a topic, a theory, and a research method </li><li>Creating a dissertation support group, plus an appendix listing activities for a support group </li><li>Using a research library from off campus </li><li>Developing a productive relationship with your advisor </li></ul> <p><b><i>The Portable Dissertation Advisor</i></b> also contains an annotated bibliography of research books, a list of doctoral studies written about writing dissertations, and an assessment tool for you to evaluate your study.</p>

• The Portable Dissertation Advisor, (Paperback)
• Author: Miles T Bryant
• ISBN: 9780761946960
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2003-11-21
• Page Count: 208