Thesis and Dissertation Resources Available from RIT Libraries
RIT Libraries own many books to help guide you through the research and writing process of your thesis or dissertation. The following is a representative list of materials in our collection.
Print Resources
BF76.5 .C645 1993
Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields
Cone, John D.
BF76.5 .C645 2006
Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields
Cone, John D.
A completely updated version. Includes more information on electronic content and resources.
H91 .B4 1986
Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article
Becker, Howard S.
HD5715 .R457 2001
Research Pathways: Writing Professional Papers, Theses, and Dissertations in Workforce Education
Farmer, Edgar I. and Jay W. Rojewski
Suitable for students of any academic discipline.
LB1742 .B79 2004
The Portable Dissertation Advisor
Bryant, Miles Taft
Great tips throughout.
LB2369 .A55 2004
The Student’s Guide to Preparing Dissertations and Theses
Allison, Brian and Phil Race
Very basic practical advice and clear examples.
LB2369 .A595 c.2
The Graduate Students’ Guide to Theses and Dissertations: A Practical Manual for Writing and Research
Allen, George Richard
Uses a question and answer approach.
LB2369 .B49 2007
A Practical Guide to the Qualitative Dissertation
Biklen, Sari Knopp and Ronnie Casella
Includes chapters on the proposal, protecting human subjects, writing, and the defense.
LB2369 .B57 1998
Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day: A Guide to Starting, Revising, and Finishing Your Doctoral Thesis
Bolker, Joan
LB2369 .C275 2006
The Elements of an Effective Dissertation & Thesis: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting It Right the First Time
Calabrese, Raymond L.
Using the five chapter model, this book breaks down all elements necessary for successful dissertation writing.
LB2369 .C52 2007
Writing the Successful Thesis and Dissertation: Entering the Conversation
Clark, Irene L.
Contains sections on electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) and avoiding plagiarism.
LB2369 .C64 2000
Completing Your Thesis or Dissertation: Professors Share Their Techniques and Strategies
Pyrczak, Fred
Over 70 insightful contributions from faculty who survived writing their own theses or dissertations.
LB2369 .D85 2003
Authoring a PhD: How to Plan, Draft, Write, and Finish a Doctoral Thesis or Dissertation
Dunleavy, Patrick
LB2369 .F57 2004
Research and Writing a Dissertation for Business Students
Fisher, Colin
General enough to apply to non-business students as well.
LB2369 .G27 2002
Guide to Writing Empirical Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
Garson, G. David
Focuses on writing about empirical research.
LB2369 .L54 2005
How to Write a BA Thesis: A Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper
Lipson, Charles
Includes MLA, APA, and Chicago citation styles
LB2369 .M32 1992
Successful Dissertations and Theses: A Guide to Graduate Student Research from Proposal to Completion
Madsen, David
LB2369 .M377 2003, Fifth Edition
Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation: A Handbook for Students and Faculty
Mauch, James E. and Namgi Park
A thorough examination of the process from start to finish.
LB2369 .M377 1998, Fourth Edition, Revised and Expanded
Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation: A Handbook for Students and Faculty
Mauch, James E. and Jack W. Birch
A thorough examination of the process from start to finish.
LB2369 .M38 1994
Writing the Qualitative Dissertation: Understanding by Doing
Meloy, Judith M.
Perspectives on writing a qualitative dissertation.
LB2369 .M87 2006
How to Write a Thesis
Murray, Rowena
Offers very practical advice, no nonsense advise on thesis writing.
LB2369 .O33 1993
Completing Your Doctoral Dissertation or Master’s Thesis in Two Semesters or Less
Ogden, Evelyn Hunt
Lots of good checklists and timelines.
LB2369 .P69 1994
Starting Research: An Introduction to Academic Research and Dissertation Writing
Preece, Roy A.
LB2369 .R49 2004
Revising Your Dissertation: Advice from Leading Editors
Luey, Beth
Advice for turning your dissertation into your first book.
LB2369 .T36 1998
How to Write a Thesis
Teitelbaum, Harry
Features a sample thesis.
LB2369 .T458 2002
Theses and Dissertations: A Guide to Planning, Research, and Writing
Thomas, R. Murray and Dale L. Brubaker
Geared toward the social and behavioral sciences.
LB2369 .T8 1996
A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
Turabian, Kate L.
One of the standard books on writing.
LB2369 .V257 1991
Writing a Thesis: Substance and Style
Van Wagenen, Keith
LB2369 .W355 2004
Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success
Walliman, Nicholas
Applies to all undergraduate disciplines.
LB2369 .W45 2002
Writing Your MBA Dissertation
White, Brian
Written for business and management students.
LB2386 .G67 2006
Mastering Your PhD: Survival and Success in the Doctoral Years and Beyond
Gosling, Patricia and Bart Noordam
Helps students master all the non-scientific aspects of getting a PhD.
QA76.27 .P533 2008
Thesis Projects: A Guide for Students in Computer Science and Information Systems
Berndtsson, Mikael, et.al.
This second edition provides advice on everything from project proposal to project defense.
T11 .W48 1991
The Scientist’s Handbook for Writing Papers and Dissertations
Wilkinson, Antoinette Miele
Written for the social, biological and physical sciences.
TX911.5 .P69 1993
How to Research and Write a Thesis in Hospitality and Tourism: A Step-by-Step Guide for College Students
Poynter, James M.
TX911.5 .R47 1998
Researching and Writing Dissertations in Hospitality and Tourism
Clark, Mona, Michael Riley, Ella Wilkie, and Roy C. Wood
Z286 .S37 T54 2003
The Thesis and the Book: A Guide for First-Time Academic Authors
Harman, Eleanor, et.al.
Guidance on turning your thesis or dissertation into a book.
Electronic Resources
NetLibrary
Electronic Theses and Dissertations: A Sourcebook for Educators, Students, and Librarians
Fox, Edward A.
NetLibrary
Enjoy Writing Your Science Thesis or Dissertation!: A Step by Step Guide for Planning and Writing Dissertations and Theses for Undergraduate and Graduate Science Students
Holtom, Daniel
NetLibrary
Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation: A Handbook for Students and Faculty, Fourth Edition Revised and Expanded
Mauch, James E. and Jack W. Birch
A thorough examination of the process from start to finish.
NetLibrary
Guide to Writing Empirical Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
Garson, G. David
Focuses on writing about empirical research.
NetLibrary
Revising Your Dissertation: Advice From Leading Editors
Luey, Beth
NetLibrary
Secrets for a Successful Dissertation
Fitzpatrick, Jacqueline
NetLibrary
The Student's Guide to Preparing Dissertations and Theses
Allison, Brian
NetLibrary
Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process
Rudestam, Kjell Erik
NetLibrary
Surviving Your Thesis
Burton, Suzan
NetLibrary
Writing the Qualitative Dissertation: Understanding by Doing, 2nd edition
Meloy, Judith M.
Perspectives on writing a qualitative dissertation.
NetLibrary
Writing Your Dissertation: How to Plan, Prepare and Present Your Work Successfully
Swetnam, Derek
ebrary
Writing Your Doctoral Dissertation: Invisible Rules for Success
Brause, Rita S.
Provides both an overview and a step-by-step guide to the process.
Want More?
To locate additional materials on the subject of thesis and dissertation writing, search for the following subjects in the RIT Library Catalog:
Academic writing
Academic writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Dissertations, Academic
Dissertations, Academic -- Authorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Dissertations, Academic -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Report writing
Research
Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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