It provides a discussion of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches, looking at key differences and similarities. A must-have text for all students on how best to conduct research, compile your findings and to present them in the resulting dissertation.

Around the world every year very many students have to complete dissertations or theses as part of their undergraduate or masters studies in tourism and related subjects. Often this substantial piece of self-directed work is the culmination of their programmes. More than just a means to consolidate their final grades, it is also an exciting chance to research a topic of their choosing and a potential gateway to more advanced study as well as job offers and future career paths. Yet for all these reasons, many students view the dissertation as a tricky challenge. This comprehensive book intends to take the stress and anxiety out of doing a dissertation in tourism studies and related disciplines. The process is examined from the germination of an idea to the submission and assessment of the final document. Written primarily for students conducting independent research for the first time, this book offers simple advice and a clear framework which students can adopt even in more advanced studies at masters and doctoral level. This book debunks popular myths, and aims to overcome common pitfalls. It focuses on the aims and objectives as the DNA of every dissertation. Rather than view it as a single, overwhelming project, the dissertation is presented as a series of more modest, manageable yet crucially inter-linked tasks that all students can successfully complete through careful preparation and effective time management. Dissertations are not to be underestimated and they demand great care and attention, but they can also be immensely rewarding and enriching experiences academically and personally. This ‘jargon free’ book is also written with overseas students specifically in mind, drawing directly on our overseas students’ experiences. This valuable resource contains start of chapter learning objectives and end of chapter checklists, as well as numerous boxed case studies, to further help assist students through their dissertation.

A comprehensive guide to academic research methods that focuses ontwo of the world's fastest growing industries... As tourismcontinues to play a larger role in economies all over the world,record numbers of students are flocking to college and universityprograms in this specialized field of study. Charged with writing acomprehensive thesis that relates to their special hospitality areaof interest, many of these students--some of whom are preparinga thesis for the first time in their academiccareers--experience difficulty in organizing a project on sucha scale. Designed as a companion to the student who is writing sucha thesis, How to Research and Write a Thesis in Hospitality andTourism is a beginner's guide to basic research and writingspecifically on this burgeoning field of study. This hands-on guidehelps students pull together the various components of a thesis inan organized, coherent fashion--from the cover page to thebibliography--and all the chapters in between. Students learneverything they need to know about developing, designing,andcompleting an original research study including: * How to develop an original thesis * How to conduct a thorough literature review * How to write a knockout introduction * How to write effective chapter summaries * How to prepare footnotes and bibliography * How to prepare a persuasive cover letter * How to obtain, record, analyze, and interpret data * And much more!

Provides a step-by-step, user friendly guide to successfully researching and compiling your dissertation or thesis. Now in its second edition, this bestselling text has been fully revised and updated, and includes two new chapters looking at conducting mixed methods research, as well as analysing mixed methods research.

This book intends to take the stress and anxiety out of doing a dissertation in tourism studies and related disciplines. The dissertation process is examined from the germination of an idea to the submission, presentation and assessment of the final document. We offer a framework for conducting dissertations in the English-speaking world which students can adopt to varying degrees in their research at the undergraduate and masters levels. We aim to debunk the popular myths and common pitfalls of doing a dissertation. Rather than view the dissertation as a single, overwhelming project, the dissertation is presented as a series of more modest, manageable yet crucially inter-linked tasks that all students can successfully complete through effective time management.