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NEW TO THIS EDITION \\ PREFACE \\ A NOTE TO DOCTORAL STUDENTS \\ ACKNOWLEDGMENTS \\ ABOUT THE AUTHORS \\ PART I: QUESTS AND QUESTIONS \\ 1. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? \\ Why Take This Journey? \\ Do You Have What It Takes to Journey to the Peak? \\ Avoiding the Hazards of High-Altitude Climbing \\ Procrastination \\ Emotional Barriers \\ Writer’s Block \\ Lack of Concentration \\ What Are the Inner Essentials? \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ 2. WHAT EXACTLY IS A DISSERTATION? \\ What Is a Doctoral Dissertation? \\ Typical Dissertation Structure \\ Studies Using Quantitative Methodology: General Sample Format \\ Studies Using Qualitative Methodology: General Sample Format \\ Alternative Formats \\ Components of a Typical Dissertation \\ Major Steps in the Dissertation Process \\ Roles and Responsibilities \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ 3. WHAT ARE THE ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN RESEARCH? \\ Institutional Review Boards \\ Rights of Human Subjects \\ Ethical Issues in Data Collection \\ Ethical Issues in Data Analysis and Interpretation \\ Ethical Issues in Reporting Research Findings \\ Ethics of Writing Up Research \\ Other Ethical Considerations \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ PART II: BEGINNING THE CLIMB \\ 4. CHOOSING A DISSERTATION TOPIC \\ Approaches to Choosing a Topic \\ Where to Look for Potential Topics \\ Some Criteria for Topic Selection \\ Replication Studies \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ 5. CREATING YOUR DISSERTATION TEAM \\ Peak Principle: Always Climb Fully Equipped \\ Selecting a Dissertation Advisor \\ How to Approach a Potential Advisor \\ Selecting the Committee \\ The Care and Nurture of Advisors and Committee Members \\ Choosing Outfitters and Bearers (Other Specialized Consultants) \\ Where to Locate Specialists \\ Dissertation Support Groups \\ Critical Decisions \\ Other Considerations \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ 6. ORGANIZING YOURSELF \\ Organize Your Workspace \\ Organize Your Time \\ Working Smart \\ Maintain Balance \\ Strategies for Getting a Life While Dissertating \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ 7. MASTERING THE ACADEMIC STYLE \\ Qualities of Scholarly Writing \\ Common Writing Problems \\ Guidelines for Successful Academic Writing \\ Other Distinguishing Characteristics of the Academic Style \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ PART III: CLIMBING TO BASE CAMP \\ 8. WRITING THE INTRODUCTION \\ The Introductory Paragraph \\ Problem Statement \\ Theoretical or Conceptual Framework \\ Purpose Statement \\ Statement About Method Type and Research Questions/Hypotheses \\ Significance and Relevance \\ Delimitations \\ Assumptions \\ Definition of Terms \\ Organization of the Study \\ Summary \\ 9. REVIEWING THE LITERATURE \\ Purpose and Scope \\ Preparation \\ Techniques for Writing the Literature Review \\ Advice on Writing a Literature Review \\ Helpful Technologies for Searching the Literature and Collaboration \\ Tips to Keep You Sane and Productive \\ Literature Review Checklist \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ 10. SELECTING AND DESCRIBING THE METHODOLOGY \\ The Methodology of Research \\ Describing the Methodology \\ Data Collection Procedures \\ Data Analysis \\ Limitations \\ Methodology Chapter Elements—A Checklist \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ 11. THE PROPOSAL MEETING \\ Preparing for the Proposal Meeting \\ During the Proposal Meeting \\ After the Proposal Meeting \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ PART IV: FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE PEAK \\ 12. ANALYZING AND PRESENTING THE FINDINGS \\ Understanding the Data \\ Writing the Introductory Paragraph \\ Tables and the Narrative Description \\ Presenting the Findings \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ 13. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS \\ Reflect on Findings \\ Chapter Organization \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ PART V: FINAL ASCENT AND VIEW FROM THE TOP AND BEYOND \\ 14. THE FINAL DEFENSE \\ Virtual Participation Options \\ A Defense Scenario \\ Helpful Hints: Prior to the Final Defense \\ During the Final Defense \\ After the Final Defense \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ 15. THE NEXT PEAK \\ The Descent \\ Mount Analogue \\ Helping Others \\ Summary \\ Resources \\ PARTING THOUGHTS \\ APPENDIX: DISSERTATION CONTENT CHECKLIST \\ REFERENCES \\ INDEX

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