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Business Writing and Research Design

How to locate books

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  • To locate books on a topic, you can try the searching below:

    1. UTK Libraries' Online Catalog: Searching by author, title, keyword, subject, etc., you will find call number, location, and checking status of a book in all libraries of UTK.

    2. Inter-Library Loan (ILL): If UTK library system does not have a book title that you want, you may find it from other libraries.  To get a copy, you can fill out an online inter-library loan request form and the book will be delivered to UTK Hodges Library for you to pick up.

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PEER-REVIEWED OPEN ACCESS JOURNALS

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Books on Business Writing

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Suggested books for General Business Reference

  • Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources by Gale Research Inc (Other)

    Call Number: Serial in stacks (HF5353 .E9 )

    ISBN: 9781410399649

    Publication Date: 2021-04-02

  • Zen and the Art of Business Communication by Susan L. Luck

    ISBN: 9781606499566

    Publication Date: 2016-09-11

    In today's online world, our professional image depends on our ability to communicate. Whether we're communicating by email, text, social media, written reports or presentations, how we use our words often determines how others view us. This book offers tips and techniques that can improve anyone's professional image. The author covers how to analyze multiple audiences and strategies for communicating your message effectively for each; structuring your message for greatest readability and effect; persuasion and tone; and how to face your own fears of writing. The content is delivered in a simple, clear style that reflects the Zen approach of the title, perfect for both the entry-level employee and the seasoned executive.

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Books on Research Design

  • Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches by John W. Creswell

    Publication Date: 2013-03-22

    This edition for sale in USA and Canada only. The book that has helped more than 150,000 students and researchers prepare their plan or proposal for a scholarly journal article, dissertation or thesis has been revised and updated while maintaining all the features that made the first edition so popular. New to this edition: · Because mixed method research has come into its own since the publication of the first edition, every chapter now shows how to implement a mixed method design in your proposal or plan as well as showing how to do the other two (qualitative and quantitative) approaches · Ethical issues that may arise in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods designs have been added to a new section in Chapter 3 · Writing tips and considerations have been expanded and moved to the first part of the book to get your research plan started in the right direction · The latest developments in qualitative inquiry, including advocacy, participatory, and emancipatory approaches have been added to Chapter 10 · Mixed Method Procedures (Chapter 11) show readers how to identify the type of mixed method strategy, select the data collection and analysis approaches, and plan the overall structure of the study Examples, drawn from various disciplinary fields, are used throughout the book to deepen the readers understanding of the discussion. These include examples of studies with marginalized individuals in our society that reflect issues in social justice in addition to the traditional samples and populations studied by social researchers.

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  • Finish Your Dissertation, Don't Let It Finish You! by Joanne Broder Sumerson

    ISBN: 9781118133033

    Publication Date: 2013-11-04

    An all-inclusive, practical guide to help you design, conduct, and finish your academic dissertation--with minimal drama Sharing the secrets for successfully navigating through the dissertation and thesis process while maintaining your sanity, Finish Your Dissertation, Don't Let It Finish You! presents comprehensive coverage of the entire dissertation process, from selecting a committee and choosing a research topic to conducting the research and writing and defending your dissertation. Joanne Broder Sumerson follows the sequential flow of a dissertation, to help you move through the process in a logical, step-by-step manner, with an abundance of practical examples and useful tips on: Proper dissertation etiquette--smarts and strategies for managing the committee Breaking ground on your study The anatomy of the five chapters of your dissertation Making a compelling argument for why your study should be done Creating an exemplary literature review The best practices in research design Getting official approval from the Institutional Review Board Organizing your freshly collected data Concluding your dissertation Presenting a smooth oral defense.

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