Many doctoral candidates share the common complaint of committee members not responding to their attempts of contact. That can be tough and cause great setbacks and costly delays. If your goal is to be a Doctoral Candidate, by all means just deal with it. If your goal is to soon be DR. ____ then you need to take action to… (more…)
Tag Archives: Dissertation
Dissertation Made Easy –26– Getting With The Right Group
Sometimes people get involved in work groups without fully exploring what they are seeking and comparing that to what the group can and will offer. This is another instance where something as great as dissertation camaraderie can be detrimental to your progress. The first thing you need to know about a group you want to form or join is its… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy –19– Summer’s Over? :? :?
The academic year is officially getting started again, but if you are at the dissertation or candidacy stage, you know that summer is really a figment of others’ imaginations. If you took the time to indulge, that’s actually a great thing. Whether you took a full summer vacation or just a few breaks here and there, summer still slows you… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy –17– The Waiting Game
Waiting is one of the most nerve wracking and potentially time consuming parts of the dissertation journey. You hurry to get your document in and now have to wait for someone to get back to you. The first thing you need to do to help you through this part is know your school’s policy. Most institutions allow faculty two weeks… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy –16– Narrowing Down to The research Question
Most people start off with a general idea of what they want to study but nothing concrete. Wanting to do some big save the world project that encompasses everything under and above the sun the ideas seem to get broader instead of narrower. There is one very easy starting step to coming to your research question- What do you want… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy –15– Not Neglecting Family & Friends
If you are a doctoral Candidate or even if you are still in classes and have not risen to candidacy yet, there is no doubt that you are busy. If you are working at the time that complicates matters even more. Since you don’t get additional hours in your day spending time with family and friends which doesn’t come with… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy –14– Summer Funner or Bummer?
Summer has arrived and some decision will have to be made about accommodating life and dissertation. The first thought is to take the summer off to relax- That’s not exactly the best idea. When you start taking a semester off you start to fall out of your groove of productivity. That makes it much more difficult to get back on… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy –13– Quantitative or Qualitative?
Study design is a very important component of the dissertation journey. The decision between qualitative and quantitative can be challenging but it does not need to be. The question that students ask often is which is easier. The answer is: Both and Neither. They both had the potential to be as easy as they can be a nightmare. A quantitative… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy –12– When Enough is Enough For Your Lit Review
When writing a literature review, there’s a constant struggle to get everything in and keep it concise. It may seem like it can’t be done, but it certainly is possible.
Dissertation Made Easy –11– Conquering Your Lit Review
Getting through the literature review is half the dissertation battle. If you work smart you’ll get it done in no time.
Dr. Judi Cinéas
- I am Dr. Judi Cinéas (DrJudiC) the founder of Living The Dream, an organization providing Life Empowerment and Motivational Coaching to South Florida’s elite. With many years of experience as a psychotherapist, I use my counseling skills to help clients maximize their progress. Author of the book Six Months To Dr.: How To Complete A Dissertation In Six Months. I have also been working with doctoral candidates as to help them progress toward completing their theses and dissertations. I hold a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Social Work degree more than 12 years of experience working with individuals, families and organizations providing Counseling and Behavior Modification services in South Florida. After a rough start, I PHinisheD my dissertation in 6 months, and I wrote a book to show others how I did it. I even talk about the mistakes that caused my rough start so others won’t make it too. On this blog, I share some of the things I learned as well.
