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Dissertations and Project Reports: A Step by Step Guide de Stella Cottrell

Dissertations and Project Reports: A Step by Step Guide: Bloomsbury Study Skills

Autor Stella Cottrell
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 apr 2026
Bestselling author Stella Cottrell taps into her tried and tested formula for learning and brings students the essential guide to producing top-quality dissertations and project reports.

The book breaks down this process into manageable chunks and covers everything from preparation and planning through to conducting research and writing up the finished article. Packed with dozens of hands-on activities and quotes from real students, this book demystifies dissertations and project reports and helps ensure that the process is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. The second edition has been updated to provide guidance on working effectively with AI tools as part of the research process. It also features additional material on delivering presentations and preparing for an oral exam. Recognising that the process of completing a research project can be stressful, the second edition contains a brand new chapter on self-care and managing wellbeing.

This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels embarking on a dissertation, project report or other piece of extended writing. Its interdisciplinary approach means it is the ideal companion for students, regardless of the subject they are studying.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781350580541
ISBN-10: 1350580546
Pagini: 256
Ilustrații: Tables, figures, illustrations throughout
Dimensiuni: 189 x 246 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Ediția:2nd edition
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Seria Bloomsbury Study Skills

Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Introduction

Part 1. Preparation and planning
1.'Where do I start?'
2.What skills will I need?
3.What makes a good dissertation or research project?
4.Project manage your dissertation
5.Managing yourself for the task
6.Self-care: managing wellbeing and stress
7.Using time effectively
8.Working with your supervisor

Part 2. Developing your proposal
9.Understanding the assignment brief
10.Ethical considerations
11.Using AI tools for research assignments
12.Choosing your topic and title
13.Literature search and review
14.Principles of good research
15.Methodological approaches
16.Writing your research proposal

Part 3. Conducting your research
17.The evidence base
18.Working with participants
19.Experiments
20.Observations
21.Surveys and questions
22.Interviews
23.Case studies
24.Interpreting your findings

Part 4. Writing up and presenting your findings
25.Your writing strategy
26.Getting the structure right
27.Fine-tuning your writing
28.Making a presentation
29.Preparing for an oral exam

Recenzii

Using a roadmap approach supported by practical checklists, audits and tools, this book will help students to achieve academic success.

Notă biografică

Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Macmillan Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.

Textul de pe ultima copertă

Faced with your dissertation or major project and need some help getting started? Thinking about how your final project will affect your overall grades? Then read on.

Tapping into her tried and tested formula for learning, bestselling author of The Study Skills Handbook, Stella Cottrell, takes you step-by-step through the key stages of planning, developing, researching and writing up your dissertation or project report.
Whether you are an undergraduate or a postgraduate, this guide:

- Offers comprehensive coverage of the major components essential to producing strong dissertations and project reports

- Gives unique emphasis to the importance of project management skills

- Gets you involved through interactive activities, checklists and engaging student examples

Most importantly, it offers the support you need at every stage and will help ensure that the creation of your academic masterpiece is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Caracteristici

  • Helps students to conceptualise the project as a whole and establish a clear strategy from the get-go
  • Emphasises the importance of sound project management skills when producing long assignments
  • Provides explanations of purpose or rationale at specific steps, so students understand the reasoning behind what they are doing
  • Contains detailed checklists, self-evaluations and reflective activities at every step to help students stay on track and manage their project effectively
  • Includes insights from students with first-hand experience of writing an extended piece of academic writing