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Reference Resources
Brause, R. S. (2000). Writing your doctoral dissertation: Invisible rules for success. New York: Taylor & Francis Books.
Davis, G. B., & Parker, C. A. (1997). The doctoral dissertation: A systematic approach (2nd ed.). New York: Barron’s Educational Series.
Fitzpatrick, J., Secrist, J., & Wright, D. J. (1998). Secrets for a successful dissertation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Glatthorn, A. A., & Joyner, R. L. (2005). Writing the winning thesis or dissertation: A step-by-step guide (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Holtom, D., & Fisher, E. (1999). Enjoy writing your science thesis or dissertation! A step by step guide to planning and writing dissertations and theses for undergraduate and graduate science students. London: Imperial College Press.
Luey, B. (2004). Revising your dissertation: Advice from leading editors. Los Angeles: University of California Press.
Piantanida, M., & Garman, N. B. (1999). The qualitative dissertation: A guide for students and faculty. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Roberts, C. M. (2004). The dissertation journey: A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2007). Surviving your dissertation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Sternberg, D. (1981). How to complete and survive a doctoral dissertation. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
Swetnam, D. (2004). Writing your dissertation: The bestselling guide to planning, preparing and presenting first-class work (3rd ed.). Oxford, UK: Cromwell Press.


