Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Welcome to Summer Quarter!

Summer comes late to where I live, in Montana. By the first of June the trees are still leafing out, making us cherish these beautiful days when they come. What are you plans for the summer quarter related to your dissertation? It can be hard to set aside time for writing when there are so many other things clamoring for attention. My suggestion is to carefully make out a weekly plan, leading to your final quarter goal. Write in any family plans or commitments and realistically set weekly goals for yourself.

Another suggestion, if you have not yet done it, is to get my book on Amazon, Finding Your Way to a Ph.D.: Advice from the Dissertation Mentor, that guides you through the dissertation process. It discusses dealing with committee members, tips on writing each chapter and getting through the IRB process. I also include many motivational sections for those times when you need a little extra encouragement. The book has been selected for several courses to be taught at Walden, so get a jump on your peers and check it out. 

Make this quarter the one in which you make great progress and move ahead! Next time, we will begin a discussion on data cleaning. Do you have an issue or a question that you would like me to discuss in a future post? Send me an email with your ideas. leann.stadtlander@waldenu.edu

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