A thesis resource guide for criminology and criminal justice

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Title:

Author:

McShane, Marilyn D., 1956-

ISBN:

9780132368957

Personal Author:

McShane, Marilyn D., 1956-

Publication Information:

Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Education, c2008.

Physical Description:

xiii, 224 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Contents:

1. Why do a thesis? -- 2. Getting started -- 3. Development of the research question -- 4. The institutional review board and the human subjects review committee -- 5. Suggestions for citing and writing -- 6. Introduction and problem statement -- 7. Literature review -- 8. Methodology -- 9. The prospectus and the prospectus defense -- 10. Analyzing and presenting your data and findings -- 11. Conclusions, implications, and limitations -- 12. The final document and thesis defense -- 13. Revising your thesis into articles and presentations.

Abstract:

"The ultimate thesis resource for students in Criminal Justice and Criminology, this handbook is a comprehensive guide to developing and writing graduate level research. It takes the student on a step-by-step journey through the entire thesis process from initial ideas to a completed product or even a published article. The book can be used by students either working independently or in close consultation with faculty and shows students how to maximize interactions with their thesis committee."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Criminology -- Authorship.

Criminal justice, Administration of -- Authorship.

Dissertations, Academic.

Academic writing.

Added Author:

Williams, Franklin P.

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This handbook is a comprehensive guide to developing and writing graduate level research. It takes the reader on a step-by-step journey through the entire thesis process from initial ideas to a completed product or even a published article. Examples from actual student theses provide concrete illustrations of each step and function as a starting point for one's own project. Tips for organizing tasks and completing them on time help orient readers to the research process and give them confidence to achieve their own research goals. Unique step-by-step guide for successfully completing the thesis projectfrom development through defense. Examples from theses done by students provide concrete illustrations and a starting point for ideas and discussion. Broad range of quantitative and qualitative thesis methodologiesgives readers an overview of the basic tools of the research process. Tips for organizing tasksand completing the project on time. Those looking for assistance with writing a thesis.