Ray’s Books On How to Write a Dissertation

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The Elements of an Effective Dissertation and Thesis
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting it Right the First Time
RAYMOND L. CALABRESE

Here is a student guide to writing an effective doctoral dissertation or a master’s thesis. This book disaggregates the elements of the dissertation and provides the student with a description, definition, and example of each dissertation element. The author presents multiple viewpoints that include both quantitative and qualitative approaches. When using this book, the student, based on departmental norms, will understand what belongs in the dissertation and thesis and where it belongs. The elements are presented in a traditional five-chapter format for ease of use and not for indicating a preferred format for the dissertation. 
The Dissertation Desk Reference
The Doctoral Student’s Manual to Writing the Dissertation
RAYMOND L. CALABRESE

The dissertation process is one of endurance, willpower, and patience. To simplify the journey for today’s graduate students, The Dissertation Desk Reference harvests the components that consistently appear in dissertations, with a separate entry for each component. Each entry includes a comprehensive example taken directly from a high-quality dissertation accompanied by a note describing what the researcher did. This book is user-friendly for doctoral students and their faculty advisors.
Getting It Right
The Essential Elements of a Dissertation, 2nd Edition
RAYMOND L. CALABRESE

Getting It Right: The Essential Elements of the Dissertation was written for graduate students writing their dissertations. Clearly written and organized into five thematic chapters—introduction and rationale; review of literature; methods; results/findings; and interpretation and recommendations—this key writing source includes comprehensive examples taken directly from high-quality, scholarly dissertations. With motivational pep talks for graduate students and appropriate tips for mentors, Getting It Right is a thorough, but reader-friendly guide for both dissertation writers and their faculty advisors.