pt. I Getting Started -- 1.The Research Process -- 2.Selecting a Suitable Topic -- 3.Methods of Inquiry: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches -- pt. II Working With Content: The Dissertation Chapters -- 4.Literature Review and Statement of the Problem -- 5.The Method Chapter: Describing Your Research Plan -- 6.Presenting the Results of Quantitative Research -- 7.Presenting the Results of Qualitative Research -- 8.Discussion -- pt. III Working With Process: What You Need to Know to Make the Dissertation Easier -- 9.Overcoming Barriers: Becoming an Expert While Controlling Your Own Destiny -- 10.Writing -- 11.How to Complete Your Dissertation Using Online Data Access and Collection -- 12.Guidelines for the Presentation of Numbers in the Dissertation -- 13.Informed Consent and Other Ethical Concerns.