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…)
Category Archives: Thesis
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 –25– To Group Or Not To Group.
Anything can be more fun when you turn it into a party… Including your dissertation. Readers of Six Months to Doctor and my clients know that I am a strong advocate for groups. Writing groups, research groups or even overall dissertation groups can be very helpful. Having a group that you have to face every week to share your successes… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy –23– A day off
It’s true that when you are on a mission to get your dissertation completed, you often find yourself giving up a social life for the most part. All of that is a temporary sacrifice you make for the sake of your investment. While delayed gratification is important your body still needs some reset time. That’s why it is so critical… (more…)
Dissertation Made Easy –22– Get a Buddy
Doing things alone is not always as fun as with others. Working on your dissertation is one of those. When you are working on your dissertation alone you take a few more liberties than you would with other. You know how your group projects were done a couple days early and your individual papers finished 5 minutes before the start… (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 -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.
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.
