Proposals that Work

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Listed below are texts that will help you through the dissertation writing process. To find out more about any of the books listed, just click on the book title. Some books are also available at WSU Libraries.

Proposals that Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals by Lawrence F. Locke, Waneen Spirduso, and Stephen J. Silverman also available at WSU libraries: Q 180.55 .P7 L63 2007

Enjoy Writing Your Science Thesis or Dissertation!: A Step by Step Guide to Planning and Writing Dissertations and Theses for Undergraduate and Graduate Science by Daniel Holtom and Elizabeth Fisher

The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation by Carol M. Roberts also available at WSU libraries: LB 1742.R63 2004

Secrets for a Successful Dissertation by Jacqueline Fitzpatrick, Jan Secrist, and Debra J. Wright also available at WSU libraries: LB 2369 .F547 1998

Surviving your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process by Kjell Erik Rudstam and Rae R. Newton

The African American Student's Guide to Surviving Graduate School by Alicia Isaac also available at WSU libraries: LC 2781.7 .I83 1998

Surviving Graduate School in Psychology: A Pocket Mentor by Tara L. Kuther also available at WSU libraries:

BF 77 .K86 2008

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