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Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students
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In this article, the authors present a guide for students involved in research in construction management, building and quantity surveying, covering topics selection, research planning, data collection and methodology, as well as structuring and writing the dissertation.Abstract:
User-friendly, easy to dip into guide for all Built Environment students
Takes the reader from the stage of choosing a topic to writing a well-structured dissertation
Best case practice illustrated with numerous examples, case studies and references
Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students covers topic selection, research planning, data collection and methodology, as well as structuring and writing the dissertation - in fact, everything needed for a successful write-up
A new section advising students on the use of the SPSS software 'Statistical Package for Social Sciences' will help readers make the best use of this tool New examples and references ensure that this new edition of the bestselling construction dissertation guide is right up to speed with current practice
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