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...

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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!

Link to original article: Dissertation Prep Launches to Support & Mentor Doctoral Students From Candidate to Completion! | PR Newswire NEWPORT...