Five Chapter Model for Research Thesis Writing

Raghu Dr. Korrapati

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Dr. Raghu Korrapati's newest book is a seminal work that is bound to be soon accepted as a significant and powerful contribution to the literature on higher education. This is his landmark effort to encapsulate in one place all that a research scholar might need during his/her research, be it on any subject or discipline. The result is a complex and nuanced picture of the nature, processes, and contexts of research scholarship in varied departmental, disciplinary and institutional cultures.Undoubtedly, this pivotal and pioneering book will prove to be valuable to both faculty and graduate students who study higher education. Further, institutional leaders, deans, and chairpersons of tenure, and promotion committees who seek to develop vaster comprehension of scholarship will also greatly benefit from this.The book is divided into 5 chapters ? Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, and Summary, Conclusions, & Further Review ? to provide insights and suggestions on every aspect of research based work and to assist you stay focused on doing the right things. I hope you will find your ?new research guide? helpful in guiding you through this learning and exciting phase of your life. My expectation is that you will continue to learn and share the knowledge for the next generations of scholars and researchers.

Sujets

• Educational psychology

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• Publié par: Diamond Books
• Date de parution: 06 avril 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789352617616
• Langue: English

Extrait

Five Chapter Model for Research Thesis Writing
108 Practical Lessons for MS/MBA/M.Tech/M.Phil/LLM/Ph.D Students
 

 
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Five Chapter Model for Research Thesis Writing
By - Dr. Raghu Korrapati
 
 
 
 

To My Bullayi & Geetha
Preface
Dear Scholar Practitioner
Congratulations! By pursing this research, you have taken a great step in enhancing your educational qualifications and in facilitating a successful career for yourself.
During the course of your research, you will be required to undertake a series of research studies either to perform an independent research or to support and enhance past research studies. Your research work may also be used by fellow researchers in their own field of work. Regardless of the purpose of your research, you will feel the need of a personal guide at each phase of your research to make your research work a learning and enjoyable experience. This book attempts to fulfil that need by being that trustworthy research guide.
This book is the outcome of my academic experience spanning over a quarter of a century, during which I coached over 1000 master’s and doctorate students, and signed more than 100 doctorate dissertations. While nothing can replace the personal advice that you will receive from your professors, guides and mentors, this book will act as a tool to systematically guide you 24X7 through each step of your research process.
The book is divided into 5 chapters – Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, and Summary, Conclusions, & Further Review – to provide insights and suggestions on every aspect of research based work and to assist you stay focused on doing the right things. I hope you will find your “new research guide” helpful in guiding you through this learning and exciting phase of your life. My expectation is that you will continue to learn and share the knowledge for the next generations of scholars and researchers.
Contents
Preface
General Keep Smiling Process is The Product Don’t Worry About Getting It Right, Get It Written 10-10-10 Principle Writing an Annotated Bibliography Understanding Plagiarism Number of Pages in a Dissertation Learn How to Cite Number of References in a Dissertation Learn The 5-Chapter Model Higher-Order Objectives Writing an Abstract Academic Writing: A Skill Writing an Introduction There is No Right Or Wrong in Research Opening Para, Closing Para Relationship with Supervisor Understanding Research Finding a Problem Proposing a Proposal Research Planning How to Prepare for Statistical Tables and Figures? Develop a Practical Schedule Writing a Strong Title How to Get Published? Publications in a ‘Conference’ vs. ‘Journal’ Things to Remember while Reviewing and Refereeing Papers Post Dissertation Stress Disorder
Dissertation Chapter 1 Introduction Provide a Background Writing The Problem Statement Writing The Purpose of The Study Writing Research Question(s) Developing a Research Hypothesis Framing The Framework of Study Writing The Nature of Study Defining Definitions & Adding Assumptions Limitations, Scope and Delimitations Writing The Significance Writing Summary and Organization of the Study
Dissertation Chapter 2 Literature Review Writing a Literature Review Introduction of Literature Review Literature Search Strategy Developing a (Doctoral) Research Map Writing The Theoretical Foundation Conceptual Framework Who Said What? Literature Review Related to Key Variables and Concepts Different Methodologies in Literature Review What is Known Vs What is Unknown Summary and Conclusion
Dissertation Chapter 3 Methodology Introduction to Methodology Justification is Done with Three Citations Methodology Adopted Research Design and Rationale Target Population and Sampling Procedures Role of Researcher Method (For Qualitative) Method (For Quantitative) Issues of Trustworthiness Threats to Validity Summary for Methodology Statistical Analysis Surveys Statistical Analysis Software Packages Ethical Issues in Research Constructing a Questionnaire Errors in Sampling Biases in Sampling What to Source? Measurement Instruments: Usability, Validity and Reliability Qualitative or Quantitative, Which One to Use? Types of Qualitative Research Designs Using Computer Spreadsheets to Organize and Analyze Data What Does Interpreting The Data Mean? What are the Different Kinds of Methodologies? Historical Research Developmental Research Descriptive Research Correlational Research Causal-Comparative Research Experimental Research Action Research Evaluative Research Validation, Verification, and Evaluation Parametric Tests Vs. Nonparametric Tests
Dissertation Chapter 4 Results Introduction to Results Drawing The Results Data Collection Pilot Study Missing Data Data Analysis Sampling Selection Collection and Conversion of Data Survey Participants Demographic Classification Research Questions and Hypothesis Findings Generalization of Results, Transferability, Repeatability Chapter Summary
Dissertation Chapter 5 Summary, Conclusions, and Further Research Chapter 5 is a Standalone Chapter Writing Introduction to Chapter 5 Writing The Summary Writing a Conclusion to Your Research Writing the Significance of The Study Data Analysis for Research Questions Assumptions Limitations of Your Study Implications and Recommendation for Action Recommendation for Further Study Concluding Remarks
Dr. Raghu’s Guiding Principles
References
Other books by Dr. Raghu Korrapati
Why 108
General
1. Keep Smiling
“You’ll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile.”
— Charlie Chaplin
Smiling is a natural phenomenon, it happens without much thought. When you are greeted with a smile you can’t help but smile back. Smiling has tremendous power and can uplift moods in minutes! But we often forget about this powerful gesture, as we get preoccupied with various aspects of our day-to-day lives. You’d be surprised to see that by choosing to smile there are happy changes occurring within and around you. The journey of a doctoral student can be overwhelming but you must remember to smile.
Smiling releases positive energy and diminishes negativity, which boosts your productivity. Studies have proven that smiling motivates people and enhances creativity. Working on a research paper can be tedious and often frustrating. My advice to you is pause for a moment and smile. You will see a visible change in yourself -- not only do you feel relaxed but also encouraged to work.
You must practice smiling every day—to yourself and at people you meet. Share your smile with people and feel the happiness grow inside. The more you share, the more you gain. Smiling has the power to uplift your mood and reduce stress. Whenever you are in a challenging situation, forcing a smile can reduce your anxiety considerably.
A genuine smile increases the trust of the recipient towards you. The bigger the smile, the more trustworthy you appear. As future educators and researchers, it is important that people know that they can trust you. Nobody wants to approach or work with someone with a frown, but are naturally drawn to people who are smiling. Given a choice between two equally qualified aspirants for a research position or a job, the candidate who carries a smile is often considered as a team player and someone who is easier to work with. It is one of the best and basic soft skills an individual must possess in order to be successful.
We all know how to smile but quite often it is a mere show of teeth. We need to become better at smiling. You have to learn to truly smile, not only with your teeth but with your eyes as well. My advice to you is to become observant—make a conscious effort to look out for great smiles and emulate them! Learn how people smile from their heart and express through their eyes and mouth.
On the journey called Life, there will be many hurdles and shortcomings but what is important is that you face it with a smile! As Phyllis Diller rightly points out, “Smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” So, Keep Smiling!

 
2. Process is The Product
“If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.”
— Anatole France
There is an emergent trend in the educational domain across the globe. Parents, students and even educators are beginning to fall prey to this epidemic. Everybody is obsessed about end results or reaching a goal—to finish college, to be rich and so on. For most people, this goal or result is the end product. But is that truly it? As a graduate student, is the 250+ pages dissertation your product? NO, it is not!
Although the end result is important, it is not the product. Then what is? The entire process of achieving that goal is your Product. The hardbound book that you penned is not your product. But, the hard work, the mistakes and all the learning you underwent while you wrote it, is. The process is the artifact ofyour learning and intellectual evolution. The transformation of a graduate student into a doctoral scholar on the path to scholar practitioner is the product.
There are different aspects of this process. As graduate students, it is imperative that you understand and imbibe them. Don’t worry about the results too much; instead focus on experiencing the process. In order to be a good researcher, you must engage with the rigorous and demanding process.
In order to learn what research is you have to learn what it is not. Research is not a catchword to gain someone’s attention. It is an intensive learning process where you systematically address and solve potential problems. Research is the process of articulating a problem effectively and then offering potential solutions to these problems.
Answer to most solutions is more questions, which is okay. Your answer is