Writing Successful Undergraduate Dissertations in Social Sciences: A Student's H

Description: Writing Successful Undergraduate Dissertations in Social Sciences by Charlotte Hargreaves, Karen Smith, Julia Waldman, Philip Hodgson, Francis Jegede, Malcolm Todd A practical guide for students undertaking their dissertation, Writing Successful Undergraduates Dissertations in Social Sciences uses a mixture of exercises, strategies, case study material and further reading to give hints and tips on beginning and managing a research project and working with supervisors. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A practical guide for students undertaking their dissertation, Writing Successful Undergraduate Dissertations in Social Sciences uses a mixture of exercises, strategies, case study material and further reading to give hints and tips on beginning and managing a research project and working with supervisors.Providing an accessible overview of the essential steps in conducting research and writing dissertations, this fully updated edition contains new sections on:• The varied sources of support for students and how to make use of them• The use of modern technologies, and digital platforms in data collection, storage and processing• The important issues relating to ethnographic and feminist research• How to publish through peer review publications or using self-publishing platforms• The General Data Protection Regulation and legal issues relating to collection, storage and use of personal data• The skills that students have acquired through writing dissertations and how those skills could become useful for future career and employability• How students can relate their dissertations to existing theories and concepts in social sciences that relate to their dissertation.Packed with proven practical advice from real-life data, case studies and examples, Writing Successful Undergraduate Dissertations in Social Sciences is an essential and dependable starting point and guide for any student beginning their dissertation journey in the social sciences. Author Biography Francis Jegede is Associate Professor in International Relations and Diplomacy and Chair of the College Research Committee, College of Business, Law and Social Sciences, University of Derby, UK.Charlotte Hargreaves is the Head of Criminology and Social Sciences at the University of Derby, UK.Karen Smith leads Collaborative Research and Development in the School of Education at the University of Hertfordshire, UK.Philip Hodgson is the Head of the School of Law and Social Sciences at the University of Derby, UK.Malcolm J. Todd is Professor of Sociology and the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost at the University of Derby, UK. He is a National Teaching Fellow and has written widely on learning and teaching in higher education.Julia Waldman has left academia and is now Film Production and Business Manager for Robin Creative Media. Table of Contents Figures, Tables and Case Studies ContributorsAcknowledgementsPrefaceChapter 1 What is a dissertation?Chapter 2 Getting supportChapter 3 Research questions and getting started on your dissertationChapter 4 Searching and reviewing literatureChapter 5 Choosing an appropriate research methodology for your dissertationChapter 6 Types and sources of dataChapter 7 Data collectionChapter 8 Ethics and legal issues regarding social research and personal dataChapter 9 Analysing quantitative dataChapter 10 Analysing qualitative dataChapter 11 Writing the dissertationChapter 12 Making the most of your dissertationAppendix 1 List of Common Statistical Tests Appendix 2 Socio-economic deprivation in English towns and cities – 2015ReferencesIndex Details ISBN0367255251 Author Malcolm Todd Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2020 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0367255251 ISBN-13 9780367255251 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780415467490 Pages 220 DEWEY 300.72 Publication Date 2020-02-27 Short Title Writing Successful Undergraduate Dissertations in Social Sciences Language English UK Release Date 2020-02-27 AU Release Date 2020-02-27 NZ Release Date 2020-02-27 Illustrations 10 Tables, black and white; 32 Line drawings, black and white; 32 Illustrations, black and white Edition Description 2nd edition Subtitle A Students Handbook Alternative 9780367255237 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139815349;

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