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Lipson, Charles. 2005. How to Write a BA Thesis: A Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Amazon ABE Books, Website
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  1. GETTING STARTED
    1. How to Read This Book
    2. Introduction
    3. Useful Nuts and Bolts
  2. FRAMING YOUR TOPIC

Lipson # Taking Effective Notes and Avoiding Plagiarism
Lipson # Refining Your Topic, Writing a Proposal, and Beginning Research

  1. CONDUCTING YOUR RESEARCH

Lipson # What Is Good Thesis Research?
Lipson # Using Case Studies Effectively
Lipson # Every Thesis Should Have a Thesis

  1. WRITING YOUR BEST

Lipson # Planning and Prewriting: How Do They Help Your Thesis?
Lipson # Writing Your Best
Lipson # Effective Openings, Smooth Transitions, and Strong Closings
Lipson # Good Editing Makes Good Writing
Lipson # Presenting Information Visually

  1. WORKING YOUR BEST
    1. Working Efficiently
    2. Overcoming Problems
  2. SCHEDULING AND COMPLETING YOUR THESIS
    1. Thesis Time Schedule
    2. Tips and Reminders
    3. Frequently Asked Questions
    4. What to Do When You’re All Done
  3. DEALING WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    1. Thesis Defense and Second Readers: Questions and Answers
    2. A One-Semester Thesis
  4. CITING YOUR SOURCES AND GETTING MORE ADVICE
    1. Appendix 1: Best Sources for More Help
    2. Appendix 2: Footnotes 101