{"product_id":"9781412951166","title":"Theses and Dissertations: A Guide to Planning, Research, and Writing","description":" Reflecting a combined career span of some 75 years of guiding graduate students, the authors in a straightforward style detail the master's thesis or doctoral dissertation writing process to majors primarily in the social and behavioral sciences, education, and perhaps business. Noteworthy amidst the discussion of the standard stages are planning checklists for each phase, consideration of dealing with things that go wrong and the intrusive advisor, and publishing opportunities. Appends an outline of a dissertation proposal. Thomas is professor emeritus at the U. of California, Santa Barbara. Brubaker is in educational leadership and cultural studies, U. of North Carolina- Greensboro. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR  ","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028253524208,"sku":"9781412951166","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412951166_p0.jpg?v=1763726439","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412951166","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}