So You Want to Do a Qualitative Dissertation?

So you want to do a qualitative dissertation is an excellent resource for any person who is considering the pursuit of a doctoral degree. Dr. Alan L. Webb marshals over 20 years of experience to walk the student through the dissertation from beginning to end.This book covers what the student should do prior to entering a doctoral program, while taking courses in a doctoral program, and during the actual dissertation process.This book addresses the emotional, psychological, social, and...
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So you want to do a qualitative dissertation is an excellent resource for any person who is considering the pursuit of a doctoral degree. Dr. Alan L. Webb marshals over 20 years of experience to walk the student through the dissertation from beginning to end.This book covers what the student should do prior to entering a doctoral program, while taking courses in a doctoral program, and during the actual dissertation process.This book addresses the emotional, psychological, social, and cognitive aspects of doing a dissertation.This book tells the student what material belongs in each section of a dissertation, what does not belong in each section, and how to write each section. This book walks the student though the process of securing approval from the Institutional Review Process.This book prepares the student for the prospectus, proposal, and defense of the dissertation.This book is also an invaluable resource for university faculty members who serve as chairpersons of dissertation committees as well as faculty members who serve as dissertation committee members.Students who follow the guidance contained in this book will require less hands-on attention from committee members, freeing up valuable time for faculty members to engage in research and other pressing responsibilities.