Title: Dissertations and theses from start to finish : psychology and related fields /
Authors: Cone, John D., 1942-; Foster, Sharon L.
Publisher: American Psychological Association,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Research Design; Psychology Research Methodology; Psychology
Abstract: This publication helps graduate students in psychology and other related fields to plan the thesis and dissertation process from beginning to end. The authors mentor students by advising them, answering their questions, and breaking down what may seem like an overwhelming and unsurmountable task into a series of concrete and manageable steps. --From publisher's description.
Contents: What are theses and dissertations and why write a book about them? -- Starting out : assessing your preparation for the task ahead -- Time and trouble management -- Finding topics and faculty collaborators -- Formulating and communicating your plans : an overview of the proposal -- Reviewing the literature -- Research methodology and ethics -- Measurement -- Selecting the appropriate statistics -- Collecting, managing, and analyzing the data -- Presenting the results -- Discussing the results -- Managing committee meetings : proposal and oral defense -- Presenting your project to the world -- Appendix A: Selected ethical standards relevant to the conduct of research in psychology.