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…)
Category Archives: Dissertation
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.
Dissertation Made Easy -10- Getting Started With A Topic
Many students struggle with getting started on their dissertation because they want to study EVERY topic- Pick one now and get to the others after gradation.
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…)
Dissertation Made Easy -7- Discovering Research Interests
The spring semester is in full swing and the work continues. Did you know that the time that you are enrolled in classes is your best tool for finding a dissertation topic? Many people come into their programs with some ideas of what they want to conduct their dissertation research on. Still many others don’t have a clue. As you… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy -6- Benefits of Breaks
Happy New Year to all… Hopefully you took advantage of the holidays to give yourself a dissertation break. From Twitter to Facebook and more, I see people talking about how they did not do dissertation work over the break. That is a great ting if you use it right. Taking breaks allow you to be away from the work and… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy -5- Selecting Your Committee
When you get ready to begin your dissertation, one of your first tasks is to select a committee. This is one of the most important decisions that you will make. You dissertation committee could be your strongest allies or your biggest road block. These are the people who will get to say yay or nay on your dissertation. These have… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy -4- Top Dissertation Mistake
Did you know that many doctoral candidates can spend more time fixing, revising, or editing their dissertations than they do working on the research and writing? I always wondered what that was about. What I discovered was that by communicating clearly with the members of your committee, you can get a clear idea of their expectations and meet them the… (more…)
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.
