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Phd Advice: A test case in finding a dissertation topic – Part 4
photo credit: Mervi of Tomato Branch Introduction Well, we’ve arrived at our final destination in this series of posts, and that is, how I was finally able to whittle down a large thematic subject into a viable dissertation topic. If … Continue reading
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PhD Advice: A test case in finding a dissertation topic – Part 2
Introduction In my previous post in this series on finding a dissertation topic: a test case, I talked about the importance of having an avid interest in the subject you were studying. (Perhaps those of you who are slogging your … Continue reading
PhD Advice: A test case in finding a dissertation topic – Part 1
Introduction Ahhh, the dissertation topic…bane of a research student’s existence, more mythical than a unicorn and harder to track down than the Lost City of Atlantis! In my previous posts, I shared some of my theories and insights into choosing … Continue reading
PhD Tips: Be consistent when you write…
photo credit: Tomasz Stasiuk Introduction – Consistency is key During my PhD orientation at the London School of Theology, I received a ton of good advice for how to approach my dissertation. However, it was a seemingly obscure piece of … Continue reading
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Phd Advice: How to Make Progress When You Write
photo credit: Marcus Povey Introduction No matter where you are in your dissertation writing process (having settled on a topic, doing heavy research, the outlining stage or the actual drafting of chapters) chances are you’ll experience the “looking up at … Continue reading
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British or U.S. PhD? That depends on your criteria…
Introduction A question that is often asked in contemplating doctoral studies is, “Which PhD program is better, one from the U.K. (or other dissertation only program) or one from the U.S? Often, the answers tend to be too simplistic (i.e. … Continue reading
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The (dreaded) dissertation topic – 2 of 3 – “Asking the right question…”
Introduction In this post I want to help you conceptualize a few things regarding your dissertation topic before you launch into reading tons of books in search of a good thesis. This is the second post of a quick series … Continue reading
The (dreaded) dissertation topic – 1 of 3 – “A flexible evolution in thinking…”
Introduction During the short time I have worked on my dissertation (16 months of part-time research and counting), there have been few things that have caused me as much worry and doubt as that of choosing a dissertation topic. How … Continue reading
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PhD Tips: Bibliographic software – A researcher’s dream
Introduction Today I’d like to talk a little about organization as it pertains to your research. One of the most critical tools at your disposal is a so-called bibliographic software (now referred to as Bib Software). I personally believe it … Continue reading
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The beginning…
Introduction Welcome to this first post on PhD Tips and Dissertation Advice. I decided to start this blog as a way to share some helpful tips for those in the pre- or current stage of a doctoral dissertation. Whether you’re … Continue reading
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