Table of Contents

PART ONE: GETTING STARTED
The Research Process
Selecting a Suitable Topic
Methods of Inquiry Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

PART TWO: WORKING WITH CONTENT: THE DISSERTATION CHAPTERS
Review of the Literature and Statement of the Problem
The Method Chapter Describing Your Research Plan
Presenting the Results of Empirical Studies Discussion

PART THREE: WORKING WITH PROCESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE DISSERTATION EASIER
Overcoming Barriers Becoming an Expert While Controlling Your Own Destiny
Writing
Computing Using a Personal Computer Effectively
Guidelines for the Presentation of Numbers in the Dissertation
Informed Consent and Other Ethical Concerns

Includes bibliographical references and index.