Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language: a handbook for Supervisors

Timetable for the research
(i) Literature review
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data collection from published material
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preparation for fieldwork
(ii) Fieldwork in Japan
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library research in Japan
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transcription and data analysis
(iii) Interpretation and analysis
Resources required for the research
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a tape recorder
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a video player
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a transcriber
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computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis
Budget costs (for fieldwork)
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air fare to Japan
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insurance
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living costs
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audio/video tapes
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photocopying
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payment of participants
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