Dissertation Completion Guide: A Chapter-by-Chapter Nontechnical Guide for Graduate Research Projects

This book comprises three parts:
Part 1 follows the commonly used five-chapter dissertation format in education and the social sciences and explains specific components to be included in each chapter. It also elaborates the technical aspects of each chapter.

Part 2 gives guidance in designing and pilot testing data-collection tools and instruments. It also provides sample questionnaire, interview protocols, and observation instruments.

Part 3 focuses on common research terminologies and concepts helpful to any novice researcher.

At the end, the appendices section provides some useful resource as well.