Based on the authors two decades of experience in lecturing and teaching academic skills within a higher-education setting, the work is a response to the challenges facing today’s students in understanding the principles of critical thinking and applying it to their University studies. Critical Th…
“This new edition makes a good book even better. The snappy titles, chatty lines and comic asides make it very readable and engaging. A bonus is that this new edition explains AI and how to use it for writing in academic settings.”Professor Rowena Murray, author of How to Write a PhD, Writing fo…
“This new edition makes a good book even better. The snappy titles, chatty lines and comic asides make it very readable and engaging. A bonus is that this new edition explains AI and how to use it for writing in academic settings.”Professor Rowena Murray, author of How to Write a PhD, Writing fo…
“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…
The book covers what it is to be a researcher, in that being a researcher is different to carrying out research. The book’s aim is to inform and support researchers at all stages of their research practice to understand what of themselves is important to research and how recognition of personal c…
