Research, Statistics, and Program Evaluation Ser.: Writing and Publishing Your Thesis, Dissertation, and Research : A Guide for Students in the Helping Professions by Mary J. Heppner and Puncky Paul Heppner (2003, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWadsworth
ISBN-100534559743
ISBN-139780534559748
eBay Product ID (ePID)6019978
Product Key Features
Number of Pages375 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameWriting and Publishing Your Thesis, Dissertation, and Research : A Guide for Students in the Helping Professions
Publication Year2003
SubjectHigher, Psychotherapy / Counseling, Counseling / General
FeaturesNew Edition
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation, Psychology
AuthorMary J. Heppner, Puncky Paul Heppner
SeriesResearch, Statistics, and Program Evaluation Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight22.2 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2003-102662
Dewey Edition0
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IllustratedYes
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisThis book provides masters and doctoral students with an in-depth and comprehensive guide to the process of writing a thesis or dissertation. It breaks down this often foreboding and overwhelming goal into achievable steps, presenting models that prepare readers for each stage of the process. Within each step, the authors supply all the tools and detailed instructions necessary for the successful completion of a thesis or dissertation. Along the way, the book offers readers skills and techniques that can help them cope more effectively with the psychological or emotional blocks that often get in the way of accomplishing their goal.