Dissertation Research and Writing for Built Environment Students

Dissertation Research and Writing for Built Environment Students is a comprehensive guide that helps students navigate their final year research project. It covers selecting a dissertation topic, writing a proposal, conducting a literature review, selecting a research approach, gathering data, analyzing and presenting information, and ultimately producing a well-written dissertation. The book is divided into three parts, covering the necessary groundwork, research design, and measurement of data, and is packed with updated examples and research samples. It is an ideal resource for students involved in research in built environment subjects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Dissertation Research and Writing for Built Environment Students is a comprehensive guide designed to assist students in navigating their final year research project. Trusted and refined over three previous editions, the fourth edition offers invaluable insights on selecting a dissertation topic, crafting a proposal, conducting a thorough literature review, selecting an appropriate research approach, gathering data, analyzing and presenting the information, and ultimately producing a well-crafted dissertation.

The book simplifies the dissertation research and writing process into a series of learnable activities, dividing it into three distinct parts. Part One focuses on laying the necessary groundwork, encompassing tasks such as identifying the research problem, developing a proposal, and reviewing the relevant literature. Part Two delves into the research design, covering approaches and techniques for data collection, constructing and designing a questionnaire, and ensuring the validity and reliability of the data. Part Three encompasses the measurement of data, the analysis of data using SPSS software, structuring and writing the entire dissertation, and receiving supervision and assessment throughout the process.

This new edition of the book is extensively updated with fresh examples and research samples, making it an invaluable resource for students pursuing research in built environment subjects such as construction management, construction project management, facilities management, real estate, building surveying, quantity surveying, and civil engineering. By following the step-by-step guidance provided in this book, students can confidently embark on their research journey, develop a strong research proposal, and deliver a high-quality dissertation that contributes to their field of study.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 229 x 163 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815384632
Edition number: 4 New edition