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100	1		_aGarson, G. David.
245	1	0	_aGuide to writing empirical papers, theses, and dissertations / _cG. David Garson.
260			_aNew York : _bMarcel Dekker, _cc2002.
300			_a350 p. : _bill.
500			_aIncludes index.
505			_aI. Selecting a topic A. Choosing a subject 1. Brainstorming 2. Framing an analytic question B. Forming an outline 3. Typical outlines 4. Roadmap concept II. Reviewing the literature A. Tools 5. Reference search resources 6. Bibliographic software B. Writing the review 7. Meta-analysis 8. Format of your literature review III. Developing your model A. Specifying your model 9. Thinking about models 10. Operationalizing variables B. Defining the methodology 11. Research designs 12. Selecting statistical procedures IV. Presenting your case A. Telling a story 13. Writing fundamentals 14. Fallacies, reliability, validity, significance, and association 15. Datagraphics B. Data-gathering 16. Research ethics 17. Data-gathering strategies 18. Data-gathering resources V. Coming to a conclusion A. Conclusion 19. Drawing inferences and making generalizations 20. Pointing ahead B. Dissertation process 21. Thesis or dissertation committee 22. Thesis or dissertation defense VI. Final topics A. Humanities and the natural sciences 23. Quantitative research writing in the humanities 24. Quantitative research writing in the natural sciences B. Funding 25. Dissertation grant programs Index. I. Selecting a Topic A. Choosing a Subject B. Forming an Outline II. Reviewing the Literature B. Writing the Review III. Developing Your Model A. Specifying Your Model B. Defining the Methodology IV. Presenting Your Case A. Telling a Story B. Data-Gathering V. Coming to a Conclusion A. The Conclusion B. The Dissertation Process VI. Final Topics A. The Humanities and the Natural Sciences B. Funding.
520	1		_a"Bridging the divide between books on thesis/dissertation writing and those on methodology, this unique text treats the quantitative research process - framing analytical questions, developing a comprehensive outline, providing a roadmap for the reader, and accessing indispensable computer and program tools."--BOOK JACKET.
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650		0	_aDissertations, Academic _vHandbooks, manuals, etc.
650		0	_aReport writing _vHandbooks, manuals, etc.
650		0	_aWriting -- Handbooks.
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