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Dissertation Made Easy –21– Getting To Candidacy

When you get started with your coursework it’s tough to know where to go and how to start. Where as in undergrad courses are often offered a few times per year, by the time you get to doctorate level it’s definitely not like that. You will find that many course that you need are offered only once per year. To… (more…)

Dissertation Made Easy –18– Getting Out of Revision Junction

Lately I’m hearing a lot about the struggles of students stuck in eternal revision junction. Generally if you are having trouble getting your work approved by your committee there is something that is missing. Nine out of ten times it’s a gap in communication. Either they don’t get your ideas or you don’t get their instructions. Sit down and hash… (more…)

Dissertation Made Easy -9- Use The Tools That Got You Through

In order to make it to the point that you a doctorate student, thinking about your dissertation or even be a candidate getting started on your dissertation, you have accomplished a lot. In this critical juncture of the journey, don’t let that escape you. You are not just smart; you are also a very capable and accomplished individual. Many students make… (more…)

Dissertation Made Easy -8- Communicate With Your Committee

When you select your committee you will be selecting some brilliant individuals who have a lot to offer to your dissertation team. One grave mistake that many students make is that after selecting this power team, they don’t work with them. When students go off to work on their dissertation without communicating with their advisors they leave much room for… (more…)