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• Reference Roadblock

  Posted on November 23, 2015 by CPP in Latest Thoughts.

  The foundation of your dissertation or thesis is your references. You must consult the literature to choose and understand your topic, determine the problem to research, choose your methods and methodology, and finally explain how your results fit with existing knowledge. Compiling references is a complex and daunting task. Unfortunately, one roadblock you may not […]

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• What is a Concept Paper?

  Posted on October 19, 2015 by CPP in Latest Thoughts.

  Increasingly, universities are requiring students to submit formalized concept papers prior to dissertation proposal submission. A concept paper is a highly abridged version of the dissertation–an outline that contains the same items of the final document. For example, key elements of a good concept paper include a detailed problem statement, clear research questions, a general […]

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• What is a Style Guide?

  Posted on October 12, 2015 by CPP in Latest Thoughts.

  A style guide clarifies for writers how to handle unresolved grammar, spelling, and formatting problems, as well as general writing recommendations. Here are some examples of issues that style guides address: Grammar issue: Oxford comma use (as in above list) Spelling issue: British or American spelling, such as cancelled vs. canceled Formatting issue: Number of […]

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