Welcome to Spring!

As we begin Spring quarter, it is time to consider your work habits. First, make yourself weekly goals, with a specific "deliverable" each week, such as a specific number of pages written or articles read. Make yourself stick to your goals!

Second, I strongly suggest you pick up my book: Finding Your Way to a Ph.D.: Advice from the Dissertation Mentor that takes you step-by-step through the dissertation process. It discusses dealing with committee members, tips on writing each chapter and getting through the IRB process. Some recent reviews on Amazon:

"This is a fantastic book for any PhD candidate. It contains detailed and thoughtful guidance for navigating the challenges that all PhD candidates, whether they are savvy researchers or very new and clueless students, with ease and grace and humor. Lee's prose is readable and engaging."

"An excellent book for doctoral students who are working on their dissertation. The book provides a step by step guide in how to develop a prospectus to writing your final dissertation chapter. Tips on motivating self is worth reading multiple times. There are many books that try to explain the dissertation process, but fail to answer clearly the students questions. This book is easy to read and a book that should be kept on your desk in eye view, at all times. I encourage all dissertation students to add this book to your library. You will find the book is an excellent reference guide just like the APA Manual book."

"For any student pursuing a doctorate, this book will be your guide. It is an easy read yet packed with practical and important information to help you achieve your goal of a "done" dissertation! Dr. Stadtlander utilized her wealth of knowledge and experience to create a text for the benefit of all who choose to pursue a doctorate. Thank you for such a reference! I strongly recommend this book. "

Make yourself a commitment to do all you can to get your dissertation done!

Next time we consider a research study. Do you have an issue or a question that you would like me to discuss in a future post? Would you like to be a guest writer? Send me your ideas! leann.stadtlander@waldenu.edu