The foundation of a dissertation is a thorough review of the current literature related to the problem so you can develop a plan for further investigation. Reviewing the literature should […]
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Looking for a way to quickly develop outlines for your writing?
We all have great ideas but sometimes can’t get them on paper. Start With Brainstorming to Get Those Ideas Out! Brainstorming has different meanings for different people. For me, I […]
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Population and Sampling
Population and Sampling What Do I Need To Know About Getting The Data For My Research? As a graduate student, what do you need to know about collecting your data? […]
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The Dissertation Process- Seeing the Big Picture
Do you want to maximize your time and hard work completing your dissertation? That will take some planning but it is difficult to plan without understanding some things about dissertation […]
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Developing Your Study Purpose
Outlining the Purpose of the Study Developing a purpose for your research can be a bit confusing. There are so many pieces that need to be arranged in a logical […]
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Evernote As an Indispensable Research and Writing Tool
Evernote is one of those applications that just keeps evolving as the need arises. It would be impossible to describe all of its features in a single review and some […]
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You Have Arrived!
You have finished your coursework and are ready to begin your dissertation! You have waited a long time for this moment, the point at which you can now use the […]
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The Weak Link in the Research Process…and how to fix it.
To be successful in a graduate program, students must be able to write a clear, concise literature review with a logical flow that provides a convincing rationale for conducting the […]
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Making the Most of Your Doctoral Experience
How would you like to get an edge on others in your field? Do you want to move to the top of your profession? There are many ways that you […]
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Trying to Solve All the World’s Problems?
Students entering the writing phase of their master’s or doctoral programs are faced with a difficult challenge: to find that one particular aspect of a much larger topic that is […]