Writing Your Thesis

This text guides students through the steps of writing a research thesis. The volume opens with a discussion of academic writing in general and the criteria distinguishing a masters from a doctoral thesis. Other topics include, for example, developing a theory, accumulating references, selecting a supervisor, reviewing the literature, and presenting qualitative and quantitative data. Coverage extends to the procedure for submitting a thesis and strategies for defending it. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR