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Dissertation III: Physical Systems

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This proposal has two unique features. First, the literature section distills complex research in geomorphology into easily understood concepts. Further, the author explicitly cites the works from which the hypotheses are derived. Second, the methods section of this proposal provides a solid example how research methodologies are inherently linked to the literature review. Additionally, the proposal’s introduction and explanation of the methods and associated equations is both economical and effective.

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  1. Department of Geography & Geology, University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac, WI

    Michael Jurmu Ph.D. (Assistant Professor)

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Jurmu, M. (2005). Dissertation III: Physical Systems. In: Research Design and Proposal Writing in Spatial Science. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27953-9_14

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