I. GETTING STARTED
How to Read This Book
1. Introduction
2. Useful Nuts and Bolts
II. FRAMING YOUR TOPIC
3. Taking Effective Notes and Avoiding Plagiarism
4. Refining Your Topic, Writing a Proposal, and Beginning Research
III. CONDUCTING YOUR RESEARCH
5. What Is Good Thesis Research?
6. Using Case Studies Effectively
7. Every Thesis Should Have a Thesis
IV. WRITING YOUR BEST
8. Planning and Prewriting: How Do They Help Your Thesis?
9. Writing Your Best
10. Effective Openings, Smooth Transitions, and Strong Closings
11. Good Editing Makes Good Writing
12. Presenting Information Visually
V. WORKING YOUR BEST
13. Working Efficiently
14. Overcoming Problems
VI. SCHEDULING AND COMPLETING YOUR THESIS
15. Thesis Time Schedule
16. Tips and Reminders
17. Frequently Asked Questions
18. What to Do When YouÆre All Done
VII. DEALING WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
19. Thesis Defense and Second Readers: Questions and Answers
20. A One-Semester Thesis
VIII. CITING YOUR SOURCES AND GETTING MORE ADVICE
Appendix 1: Best Sources for More Help
Appendix 2: Footnotes 101
Appendix 3: Advice for New Faculty Advisers
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