Writing a dissertation can be a daunting topic - this second edition is a unique text that takes away the stress, worry and confusion by providing a step-by-step, user-friendly guide to all you need to know to successfully research and compile your dissertation or thesis. The bestselling text has been fully revised and updated, and now includes two new chapters looking at conducting mixed methods research, as well as analyzing mixed methods research. The book clearly links research processes with the presentation of these in the writing of dissertations and theses, and draws on the work of undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students the author has supervised over 30 years to provide examples of dissertation/theses material. It uses case studies/examples based on the author's own peer reviewed research, is written in an accessible style, and presents tried and tested student activities.