Dissertation Writing Pt. 2
This post is a continuation of the discussion on dissertation writing. In this post I will go over the tools and resources that I used to get started. Let’s open with pre-writing, which I deem to be...
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Greetings and Salutations! Winter has settled in for a few more bumps especially in the Midwest and East Coast part of the country. Just as snow keeps coming back to Boston so does the re-writes and...
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This time last year 3/15/14, I walked across the stage in Nashville, was hooded, and became Dr. Ila R. Allen. It was a long time coming for I thought the end would never be in sight and have my freedom...
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Understanding the Dissertation Process
Going for a doctoral degree means hard work and going after the highest degree that can be obtained, so it is something one does not enter into lightly. Things to consider is your time, dedication,...
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The Dissertation
The biggest part of a doctoral program is the dissertation which is what separates it from the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Prior to reaching the dissertation phase, there is the course work that...
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What is the dissertation and selecting a topic
What is the dissertation? A doctorate degree is the highest level one can earn. What makes the doctorate different than other degrees is the dissertation process. The dissertation is typically doing...
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Setting Realistic Goals
As I explore my doctoral goals, one of the things I see among my classmates is unrealistic goals in terms of completing the dissertation process. One thing to keep in mind, a doctorate degree is the...
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Dissertation – how long?
There are many reasons why an individual goes seeks a doctorate degree. For many it is a personal achievement, for others it is for a career and for others it important for their field of study. The...
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Research Topic
So you have decided to go for your doctorate degree? Doctorate degrees require a dissertation and dissertations are based upon a research topic. The time to select a research topic is during the course...
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The Problem Statement
Awe, the problem statement! What is a problem statement? When going you go for your doctorate degree, most programs require the writing of the dissertation or as my husband say, “the book.” In a way,...
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Selecting the Dissertation Committee
Many universities and colleges allow the doctoral students can select their dissertation chair and committee. Now this is not true for all universities and colleges, it is something to consider when...
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What’s your New Year’s Resolution
As the year of 2016 is preparing to end and as we head into the New Year of 2017, one of the tasks many people do is set their New Year’s Resolution. What is your New Year’s resolution? For many...
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What is a doctoral degree?
Over the past month, I had a visit with one my stepson’s and he had a discussion with us regarding what is a doctoral program? The reason for his question was because my husband has just begun his DBA...
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Doctoral Degrees and Grades
As we continue through the educational journey, the way grades are handle changes with each educational level. Grades may not seem like an important topic for a doctoral program, when in fact they are...
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Academic Writing
Writing, writing and more writing is what will take place in a doctoral program! The fact is that it is not just writing for everyday use, Academic Writing is the expectation for a doctoral program....
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Dissertation Challenges
Greetings, this month the topic dissertation challenges! When you decide to work on a doctorate degree, many people believe the process is similar to a Master’s program or thesis. A doctorate degree is...
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Dissertation Committee – Words of Wisdom
In a doctoral dissertation, you as the dissertation candidate will have a dissertation chair and two committee members that will be assisting you through the dissertation process. Now for some schools,...
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Which Doctorate is Right for you?
Congratulations on your graduation with you Master’s degree!! It is that time of year when graduations from high school and college take place! Everyone is looking at what is next! Do I find a job and...
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Surviving Dissertation Feedback
Now that you have decided to go for your doctorate degree, it is time to make the journey. Many individuals begin the doctoral journey, few finish. Why do so many not finish their doctoral journey?...
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