Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the dissertation process. What is a dissertation? -- What is educational research? -- What's all this about ethics? -- Establishing a focus. What will it be about? -- How do I get started? -- How do I write a proposal? -- How do I write an introduction? -- Exploring the background to the topic. Where do I get hold of the background information? -- How can I manage all the notes? -- What about referencing? -- How do I argue my point effectively? -- How do I write a literature review? -- Methodology. What's all this about philosophy? -- Methodology and methods: what's the difference? -- What is meant by mixing methodologies? -- What sorts of data will I find and how much do I need? -- Conducting the research. How do I conduct effective interviews? -- How do I structure effective questionnaires? -- How do I undertake effective observations? -- Why are reliability and validity so important? -- How do I write a methodology chapter? -- Analysing the data and identifying conclusions. How do I analyse qualitative data? -- How do I analyse quantitative data? -- How do I write a discussion chapter? -- Practical guidance on the process. How can I work effectively with my supervisor? -- What about working and planning my time? -- How can I manage a long piece of writing? -- How can I make my work look interesting and easy to read? -- How do I cope with the stress? -- Who else might be interested in my writing?

"An approachable and student-friendly guide written specifically for students from a range of education courses, including teacher training, early years, early childhood and education studies to support them throughout the often overwhelming process of preparing and writing a dissertation. It provides a complete overview of the dissertation process with relevant examples based on research done by students or published in the field. "--Provided by publisher. Written specifically for students from a range of educational disciplines, including teacher training, early childhood and education studies, Your Dissertation in Education is a straight-forward, plain English guide to doing and writing your project or dissertation.