Thursday, 24 October 2013

Week 5: thinking about your dissertation?


Why not try these suggestions to help?

Browse our collection of previous WBS dissertations on the first floor.  You can see what's available here:

Not sure what sources to use or where to search for information? Book a 1-2-1 appointment with one of the Business Librarians who can guide you to the best resources for your topic:

Need some academic journal articles?
Business Source Complete is a great place to start.  Access it by typing Business Source Complete into Library Search.  Get help using this resource here: http://westminsterbusinessstudies.blogspot.co.uk/p/business-source-complete.html  You can also use the Library Search  'articles and more' tab for a quick search for articles.  If you still can't find what you need contact your Academic Liaison Librarian who will point you in the right direction.

Books to help
Fisher, C.M. and Buglear, J., (2010). Researching and writing a dissertation: an essential guide for business students. 3rd  ed. Prentice Hall.

Oliver, P. (2012). Succeeding with your literature review; a handbook for students. Open University Press.

Rumsey, S. (2008).  How to find information : a guide for researchers. 2nd ed. Open University Press.

Levin, P., (2011). Excellent dissertations! 2nd ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Swetnam, D. (2004).  Writing your dissertation; how to plan, prepare and present successful work. 3rd ed. How to books. 

Berry, R., (2005). Research project; how to write it. 5th ed. Routledge.


Referencing help
Neville, C. (2010).  The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism, 2nd ed. Open University Press.


Study time!
From 28th October the library will be open 24/7.  Just don't burn yourself out!
Levin, P., (2007).  Conquer study stress! 20 problems solved.  Open University Press.

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