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Articles and Databases on Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Books on Writing Dissertations and Theses

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Balian, E. S. (1994). The graduate research guidebook. University Press of America.

Bolker, J. (1998). Writing your dissertation in fifteen minutes a day: A guide to starting, revising, and finishing your doctoral thesis. Henry Holt & Co.

Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. C., & Williams, J. M. (1995). The craft of research. University of Chicago Press.

Brause, R. S. (2000). Writing your doctoral dissertation: Invisible rules for success. Falmer Press.

Cone, J. D., & Foster. S. L. (1993). Dissertations and theses from start to finish: Psychology and related fields. American Psychological Association.

Cryer, P. (2000). The research student's guide to success. Open University Press.

Davis, G. B., & Parker, C. A. (1997). Writing the doctoral dissertation: A systematic approach. Barron's.

Dunleavy, P. (2003). Authoring a PhD thesis: How to plan, draft, write and finish a doctoral dissertation. Palgrave Macmillan.

Glatthorn, A. A. (1998). Writing the winning dissertation: A step-by-step guide. Corwin Press.

Higgins, R. (1996). Approaches to research: A handbook for those writing a dissertation. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Holtom, D., & Fisher, E. (1999). Enjoy writing your science thesis or dissertation! A step-by-step guide to planning and writing dissertations and theses for undergraduate and graduate science students. Imperial College Press.

Jain, R. D. (2002). Get it done! A coach's guide to dissertation success. Moonswept Press.

Krathwohl, D. R. (1988). How to prepare a research proposal: Guidelines for funding and dissertations in the social and behavioral sciences. Syracuse University Press.

Leedy, P. D., & Ormrod, J. E. (2000). Practical research: Planning and design. Prentice Hall.

Locke, L. F., Spirduso, W. W., & Silverman, S. J. (1999). Proposals that work: A guide for planning dissertations and grant proposals. Sage Publications.

Madsen, D. (1992). Successful dissertations and theses: A guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion. Jossey-Bass.

Mauch, J. E., & Birch, J. W. (1998). Guide to the successful thesis and dissertation: A handbook for students and faculty. M. Dekker.

Miller, J. I., & Taylor, B. J. (1987). The thesis writer's handbook: A complete one-source guide for writers of research papers. Alcove Publishing.

Murray, R. (2002). How to write a thesis. Open University Press.

Newman, I., Benz, C. R., Weis, D., & McNeil. K. (1997). Theses and dissertations. University Press of America.

Ogden, E. H. (1997). Completing your doctoral dissertation or master's thesis in two semesters or less. Scarecrow Press.

Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2000). Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process. Sage Publications.

Secrist, J., Wright, D. J., & Fitzpatrick, J. (1998). Secrets for a successful dissertation. Sage Publications.

Sternberg, D. J. (1981). How to complete and survive a doctoral dissertation. St. Martin's Griffin.

Teitelbaum, H. (1998). How to write a thesis. Arco Publishers.

Thomas, R. M., & Brubaker, D. L. (2001). Avoiding thesis and dissertation pitfalls: 61 cases of problems and solutions. Bergin & Garvey.

Thomas, R. M., & Brubaker, D. L. (2000). Theses and dissertations: A guide to planning, research, and writing. Bergin & Garvey.

Van Wagenen, R. K. (1990). Writing a thesis: Substance and style. Prentice Hall.

Walters, D. L. (1999). The readable thesis: Clear and effective writing. Avocus Publishers.

Webster, W. G. (1998). Developing and writing your thesis, dissertation or project: A book of sound advice about conceptualizing, organizing, developing and finalizing your terminal graduate research. Academic Scholarwrite.

Zerubavel, E. (1999). The clockwork muse: A practical guide to writing theses, dissertations and books. Harvard University Press.