Struggling with Your Dissertation? Here’s How to Succeed with Expert Guidance

By Nicole Dhanraj, Ph.D. Does your dissertation feel like an insurmountable mountain? You’re not alone. Thousands of students face ro...

Mastering Your Doctoral Defense as an ESL Student

By Nicole Dhanraj, Ph.D. Embarking on the doctoral research journey as an English as a Second Language (ESL) Student is a testament to your dedic...

Dissertation Success: The Role of Editing Services for English as a Second Language (ESL) Students

By Nicole Dhanraj, Ph.D. Embarking on the doctoral research journey as an ESL student is a testament to your dedication and hard work. It...

Mastering Your Dissertation Topic: 3 Proven Strategies for PhD Success

By Nicole Dhanraj, Ph.D. Choosing a dissertation topic can feel overwhelming—like navigating an endless maze. However, with the right strategies,...

Student Debt: Avoiding, Minimizing, and Paying

By Dr Lonny Ness There has been much press recently regarding the student debt crisis. One measure of this crisis is the Debt-to-Income R...

Open (Free) Research Databases, Journals, and Websites

By Dr Lonny Ness Many researchers do not have access to paid library databases for multiple reasons, including a traditional college without onlin...

The Oral Defense: Learner Know Thy Research!

By Dr Lonny Ness If you are at the oral defense stage for your dissertation/thesis/doctoral study! - Congratulations The oral defense is much fear...

Help - I Can't Afford an Editor!

By Dr Lonny Ness Have you been in this situation, where your dissertation chair/advisor/supervisor/committee tells you that you need to hi...

PhD Burnout: Causes and Remedies

By Dr Lonny Ness Higher education is demanding, but at the same time both rewarding and frustrating. Students at this level are by their ...

Qualitative, Descriptive, versus Quantitative Data

By Dr Lonny Ness I was reminded today that some doctoral students automatically classify the collection of numbers as reflective of quantitative r...

APA Publication Manual - 7th Edition Review

By Dr Lonny Ness The APA “bible” for many doctoral-granting institutions and learners is the APA Style Manual. I recall when I first started my do...

The Doctoral Journey: The Road to Oz

By Dr Lonny Ness LIONS, AND TIGERS, AND BEARS - OH MY The doctoral journey is a new, and often, daunting experience for students. Much...

Dissertation Research Questions: Do’s and Don’ts

By Dr Lonny Ness Dissertation research questions are glue, and where the rubber meets the road for doctoral inquiry as they reflect the pr...

Plagiarism versus Originality: Causes and Solutions

By Dr Lonny Ness Originality is how unique one’s writing is. In academic circles, this is known as having your own “voice”. Originality is...

Dissertation Topic Selection: A Critical Choice Toward Doctoral Success or Failure

By Dr Lonny Ness I was advising a student today in an introductory doctoral course about the importance of dissertation topic selection and though...

Using Editing Software vs Hiring an Editor

By Dr Lonny Ness In this blog post, I will discuss the use of editing software versus hiring a professional editor for improved academic writing, ...

Dissertation APA Formatting Basics - Version 6

By Dr Lonny Ness APA formatting can be very challenging as there are many (some obscure) rules to remember. I wanted to point out a couple nuances...

Why a Doctorate? Part 2 – Pros and Conclusion

By Dr Lonny Ness Introduction In Why a Doctorate – Part 1, the reasons not to pursue (cons) were covered; however, if earning a doctorate is your ...

Why a Doctorate? Part 1 - Introduction and Downsides

However, with good coaching and editing services, we can help mitigate those downsides to improve your overall experience. By Dr Lonny Ness Intro...

Preventing Burnout: A Doctoral Student's Guide to Ensuring Your Sanity

By Nicole Dhanraj, Ph.D. Juggling deadlines, family commitments, and the bottomless pit of doctoral writing can feel like a high-wire act with fl...

Why You Should Consider a Pilot Study: Avoiding Research Roadblocks

By Nicole Dhanraj, PhD - Doctoral Dissertation Coach Many doctoral students, especially those venturing into qualitative resea...

Defining Focus: Strategies for a Strong Dissertation Problem Statement

By Nicole Dhanraj, PhD- Doctoral Dissertation Coach The problem statement is the cornerstone of your dissertation. However, you may encounter ch...

The Best Dissertation is a Done Dissertation. (And How to Get There!)

By Dani Babb, PhD As a graduate student, you may have heard the phrase "the best dissertation is a done dissertation". W...

Distinguishing Between a Theoretical and Conceptual Framework in a Dissertation!

By Dani Babb, PhD One of the more frequently asked questions for our qualitative and quantitative methods experts is on the difference in theore...

6 Tools Used to Identify Themes in Qualitative Research

By Dani Babb, PhD Qualitative dissertation research involves the collection and analysis of non-numerical data, such as interviews, observations...

5 Tips for Writing a Successful Dissertation - Infographic

Tips to Acing a Compelling Abstract for a Dissertation!

By Dani Babb, PhD A compelling abstract is vital to your dissertation both for your internal document and publication. Many of my students have s...

ABD - Should Doctoral Candidates Use This Common Designation?

By Dani Babb, PhD Many doctoral candidates use ABD on social media or a curriculum vitae. ABD meana for "All But Dissertation," w...

7 Dissertation Writing Tips to Avoid Common Grammatical Mistakes

By Dr. Klem Dissertation writing can be daunting and many students are fearful of the process. It is a different way of writing and thinking for ...

Tips To Ace your Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense

By Nicole Dhanraj, Ph.D. Preparing for your doctoral dissertation oral defense can be a challenging but exciting experience. It is exceptionally ...

5 Tips To Fixing Alignment in a Dissertation Proposal: What Is It and How Do You Fix It?

By Mary Dereshiwsky, PhD One of the most common reasons your dissertation may be sent back to you is for “alignment”. You may hear this r...

5 Things You Can Do to Move Quickly Through Your Dissertation

By Dani Babb, PhD “I want to go slow with my dissertation so I can waste time and money” – No one ever In all of my years of teaching doctoral le...

The Truth About Online Doctoral Degree Programs and Dissertations

By Dani Babb, PhD There are many false beliefs about online doctoral programs and the universities that run them (i.e., universities that offer do...

5 Things to Avoid Saying to a Doctoral Student if You Want to Support Their Work

By Dani Babb, PhD For most, the decision to pursue a doctoral degree is one of the most important ones in their lives. Students undertake academic...

What to Do When Your Committee Members Disagree About Your Dissertation Work!

By Dani Babb, PhD In a perfect world (in other words, one in which you are not working on your dissertation!), any feedback you receive from a com...

5 Myths Doctoral Students have Thought about Their Dissertation, but Later Regretted (by Learning the Hard Way)

By Dani Babb, PhD Jumping into your doctoral dissertation may seem relatively straight forward. Your chair is ready, you have an idea what topic y...

Exposing 5 Dissertation Myths BEFORE You Begin Your Doctoral Study (Plus a Freebie)

By Dani Babb, PhD Over the years, my doctoral students have gone into dissertation studies or doctoral work with many myths about the dissertatio...

Prepping for the Dissertation Writing Experience – Tips from a Mentor & Scholar

By Nicole Dhanraj, PhD The dissertation or doctoral study experience is unlike any other academic experience. Perhaps you are a rockstar student,...

Quantitative or Qualitative Dissertation? Advice to Help you Choose!

By Dani Babb, PhD When conducting research for your dissertation, it's important to choose the appropriate methodology to align with your researc...

5 Things Your Dissertation Committee Chair Will Absolutely Not Do

By Dani Babb, PhD Many doctoral students have an inaccurate picture of the role of their dissertation committee chair. These misconceptions will ...

PR Newswire | Dissertation Prep Launches to Support & Mentor Doctoral Students From Candidate to Completion!

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