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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- GETTING STARTED
- How to Read This Book
- Introduction
- Useful Nuts and Bolts
- FRAMING YOUR TOPIC
Lipson # Taking Effective Notes and Avoiding Plagiarism
Lipson # Refining Your Topic, Writing a Proposal, and Beginning Research
- CONDUCTING YOUR RESEARCH
Lipson # What Is Good Thesis Research?
Lipson # Using Case Studies Effectively
Lipson # Every Thesis Should Have a Thesis
- 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
- WORKING YOUR BEST
- Working Efficiently
- Overcoming Problems
- SCHEDULING AND COMPLETING YOUR THESIS
- Thesis Time Schedule
- Tips and Reminders
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What to Do When You’re All Done
- DEALING WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Thesis Defense and Second Readers: Questions and Answers
- A One-Semester Thesis
- CITING YOUR SOURCES AND GETTING MORE ADVICE
- Appendix 1: Best Sources for More Help
- Appendix 2: Footnotes 101