Dissertation Guides

The following dissertation guidebooks will walk you through the research process, from choosing your research question to publishing.

General
The Dissertation Journey, book cover The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending your Dissertation
Published: 2010
Author: Roberts, Carol
Dissertation and scholarly research, book cover Dissertation and Scholarly Research: Recipes for Success: A Practical Guide to start and complete your Dissertation, Thesis or Formal Research Project
Published: 2018
Simon, Marilyn K. & Goes, Jim
Finish your dissertation, book cover Finish your Dissertation once and for all!: How to Overcome Psychological Barriers, get results, and Move on with your Life
Published: 2009
Author: Miller, Alison B.
Surviving your dissertation, book cover Surviving your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process
Published: 2015
Authors: Rudestam, Kjell Erik & Newton, Rae R.
How to design, write, and present a successful dissertation proposal, book cover How to Design, Write, and Present a Successful Dissertation Proposal
Published: 2014
Author: Wentz, Elizabeth A
Proposals that work, book cover Proposals that work: A guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals
Published: 1993
Authors: Locke, Lawrence F.; Spirduso, Waneen Wyrick.; & Silverman, Stephen J.
Qualitative Dissertations
Completing your qualitative dissertation, book cover Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation: A Road Map from Beginning to End
Published: 2016
Authors: Bloomberg, Linda Dale; & Volpe, Marie, 
Discipline Specific
Book Jacket Completing a Professional Practice Dissertation: A Guide for Doctoral Students and Faculty
Published: 2010
Authors: Willis, Jerry; Valenti, Ron; & Freitas, Deborah L. Inman
Dissertations and theses from start to finish, book cover Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields
Published: 2006
Authors: Cone, John D.; & Foster, Sharon L
The Education Dissertation: A Guide for Practitioner Scholars
Published: 2010
Author: Butin, Dan W. (Dan Wernaa)
Book Jacket Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation: Tips and Strategies for Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Published: 2008
Authors: Lunenburg, Frederick C.; & Irby, Beverly J.

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