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Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing Ser.: How to Write a BA Thesis, Second Edition : A Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper by Charles Lipson (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
ISBN-10022643091X
ISBN-139780226430911
eBay Product ID (ePID)2309334907
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Number of Pages432 Pages
Publication NameHow to Write a BA Thesis, Second Edition : A Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
SubjectReference, General, Higher
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaReference, Education
AuthorCharles Lipson
SeriesChicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight26.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Edition Number2
LCCN2018-021879
IllustratedYes
Intended AudienceTrade
Table Of ContentI. GETTING STARTED How to Read This Book 1 Introduction to How to Write a BA Thesis, Second Edition 2 Useful Nuts and Bolts 3 More Nuts and Bolts II. FRAMING YOUR TOPIC 4 Taking Effective Notes and Avoiding Plagiarism 5 How to Build a Reading List 6 Refining Your Topic, Writing a Proposal, and Beginning Research III. CONDUCTING YOUR RESEARCH 7 What Is Good Thesis Research? 8 Using Case Studies Effectively 9 Every Thesis Should Have a Thesis IV. WRITING YOUR BEST 10 Planning and Prewriting: How Do They Help Your Thesis? 11 Writing Your Best 12 Effective Openings, Smooth Transitions, and Strong Closings 13 Good Editing Makes Good Writing 14 Presenting Information Visually 15 Presenting Your Work to Others V. WORKING YOUR BEST 16 Working Efficiently 17 Overcoming Problems 18 What to Do If You Get Stuck VI. SCHEDULING AND COMPLETING YOUR THESIS 19 Thesis Schedule 20 Tips and Reminders 21 Frequently Asked Questions 22 What to Do When You're All Done VII. DEALING WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 23 Thesis Defense and Second Readers: Questions and Answers 24 A One- Semester Thesis VIII. CITING YOUR SOURCES AND GETTING MORE ADVICE Appendix 1: Best Sources for More Help Appendix 2: Footnotes 101 Appendix 3: Advice for New Faculty Advisers Acknowledgments Index
SynopsisThe senior thesis is the capstone of a college education. But its unique challenges and schedule mean it requires a different approach from a graduate-level thesis or dissertation. How to Write a BA Thesis is the only book that directly addresses the needs of undergraduate students writing a major paper. It is a practical, friendly guide from an experienced professor and mentor that takes students from early ideas to finished paper, all while meeting deadlines and balancing school-life demands. Included in this book is guidance on, choosing a topic, picking and working with an adviser, developing a research plan, citing sources accurately using Chicago, MLA, or APA style, writing, refining, and editing the thesis, avoiding procrastination and writer's block, preparing for a defense, making the most out of the thesis-writing experience, This is a must-read for anyone writing a capstone undergraduate paper, or for anyone who advises these students. From choosing a topic to preparing the final paper, How to Write a BA Thesis helps students turn a daunting prospect into a remarkable achievement. Book jacket., How to Write a BA Thesis is the only book that directly addresses the needs of undergraduate students writing a major paper. This book offers step-by-step advice on how to move from early ideas to finished paper. It covers choosing a topic, selecting an advisor, writing a proposal, conducting research, developing an argument, writing and editing the thesis, and making through a defense. Lipson also acknowledges the challenges that arise when tackling such a project, and he offers advice for breaking through writer's block and juggling school-life demands. This is a must-read for anyone writing a BA thesis, or for anyone who advises these students.
LC Classification NumberLB2369.L54 2018
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