The Education Dissertation : A Guide for Practitioner Scholars (9781412960441)

'With each turn of the page I found myself nodding 'exactly!' Whether as a class text assigned by faculty or as a self-study resource used by students, this book will resonate with readers' - Doug Leigh, Associate Professor of Education
Pepperdine University

Writing a dissertation requires focus and commitment. The Education Dissertation provides a step-by-step process for developing and completing an academically rigorous dissertation in a time-efficient manner.

Written for doctoral students in education who are also currently working in the field, this book provides specific and accessible guidance for the entire process, from finding a topic to conducting the literature review to writing and defending the dissertation. Grounded in adult learning theory, this volume:

- Offers a clear, easy-to-follow approach that highlights key milestones with concrete goals and workable methods at each step

- Discusses how practitioner scholars can apply their work experience to the dissertation

- Includes organizational templates complete with detailed charts, checklists, a timeline, student examples, and rubrics

- Provides tips throughout to help students think through situations

- Covers both quantitative and qualitative research

Perfect for practicing educators at any stage of the dissertation process, this resource provides the "big picture" framework as well as the nitty-gritty details.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 184 pages
• Dimensions 177 x 254 x 15.24mm | 370g
• Publication date 22 Dec 2009
• Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
• Publication City/Country Thousand Oaks, United States
• Language English
• Illustrations note black & white illustrations, figures
• ISBN10 1412960444
• ISBN13 9781412960441
• Bestsellers rank 524,784

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