This book offers a structured introduction to academic publishing for students, early career researchers and practitioners. It provides a clear pathway from an initial project or dissertation to a range of potential outputs, including journal articles, book chapters and reports. It begins with plann…
In the five years since this book was originally published, the world of the writer has changed drastically. We now have robots that can write prose for us, but do they do as good a job as humans? In this extensive update of our original, best-selling book on dealing with academic writing, we show y…
In the five years since this book was originally published, the world of the writer has changed drastically. We now have robots that can write prose for us, but do they do as good a job as humans? In this extensive update of our original, best-selling book on dealing with academic writing, we show y…
“I’d recommend this book to anyone who has a great research idea but isn’t sure how to turn it into a convincing proposal. Denscombe has produced a clear guide full of helpful tips that take you through the stages of creating, structuring and submitting your research proposal. This latest, upd…
“This book is like having a supportive mentor in print form. It is a clear, compassionate and comprehensive guide that demystifies the dissertation process from start to finish. With practical advice, structured frameworks and a deep understanding of the student experience, this book empowers lear…
“Biggam offers a clear rationale for why a dissertation is a standard part of many master’s programmes and provides a user-friendly approach to planning and writing large pieces of work. His pragmatic advice and guidance on good practice will help students to keep on track with their dissertatio…
“How to Get a Master’s Degree is a comprehensive book that covers every aspect from applying for a programme, through to graduation and beyond. In a supportive way, it encourages reflection about why you wish to study at master’s level and offers guidance on maintaining your motivation throu…
“I have been drawing upon Rowena’s work and this book specifically for many years now, both in my own thesis writing as well as with the students I now support. This is a fantastic and most welcome resource as the new chapters on AI and neurodiversity, as well as further developments and resourc…
“This accessible and original book is essential reading for all researchers, regardless of their academic discipline, methodological preferences or career stage.”Amanda Holt, Professor of Criminology, University of Roehampton, London“This book brings ‘doing research’ to a real, human level…
Learn the craft of writing a high-quality, high-mark university essay with this step-by-step guide. Suitable for all students – from making the transition to university study that much easier to refining your technique for the final year – this accessible and concise book leads you through the c…
