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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Finding Time
One of the concerns I frequently hear in a graduate program is not having enough time to get all the research, reading, and writing done. Students working full-time jobs, having […]
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Academic Roadblocks: Quality Writing
Writing is a daunting task for many students. You may be good at planning a task, listing and organizing the steps needed to complete it but when it is time to write the paper, things seem to fall apart. Whether it is a weekly reflection […]
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Ever Feel Like the Only Clown in a 3-Ring Circus??
This is probably one of the most accurate analogies for you as you move through your dissertation. I imagine that you have felt that way many times if you are […]
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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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Starting To Think Like a Scholar
Want to speed up your dissertation process? Want to make your committee members happier? Want to look more like a professional scholar? If you answered yes to any of […]
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Why Use Cloud Storage?
Has This Ever Happened to You? (If it hasn’t yet, it most likely will!) You just spent six hours working on a chapter revision and feel really good about it. […]
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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 […]