| Description |
1 online resource (257 pages) |
| Contents |
Student's Guide to Writing Dissertations and Theses in Tourism Studies and Related Disciplines; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of boxes; Acknowledgements; 1 Starting out; Part I Preparation; 2 Some basics about dissertations; 3 Selecting a topic; 4 What's been done before? Working on your literature review; 5 Methods and data: some early considerations; Part II Proposal; 6 Formulating your research proposal; 7 Developing your research programme; 8 Your personal safety; 9 Ethical considerations; Part III Production; 10 Obtaining and acting on advice |
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11 Directing your data collection12 Analyzing your data; 13 Structuring your dissertation; Part IV Post-production; 14 Before you submit: some final considerations; 15 Just when you think it's all over . . .; References; Index |
| Summary |
Around the world every year very many students have to complete dissertations or theses as part of their undergraduate or masters studies in tourism and related subjects. Often this substantial piece of self-directed work is the culmination of their programmes. More than just a means to consolidate their final grades, it is also an exciting chance to research a topic of their choosing and a potential gateway to more advanced study as well as job offers and future career paths. Yet for all these reasons, many students view the dissertation as a tricky challenge. This comprehensi |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Tourism -- Study and teaching (Graduate)
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Dissertations, Academic -- Authorship
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Dissertations, Academic -- Authorship
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Duval, David Timothy
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Shaw, Gareth
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| ISBN |
9781136156847 |
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1136156844 |
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