Startup Swamp
You've finished your courses and passed your exams and you're ready to start your dissertation. How do you begin? You are stuck in the start-up swamp!
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Gremlin's Cave
A concept developed by Richard Carson in Taming Your Gremlin, the gremlin is the inner voice that abhors change and keeps you from moving forward and getting what you want in life.
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Problem Pit
To continue on your dissertation journey, you must narrow the focus of your topic and identify a research problem. Conquering the problem pit can be the hardest leg of the journey. Read more
Shortcut
The shortest possible route from ABD to PhD, the shortcut is available for those who use our experienced Dissertation Consultants as guides on the dissertation journey. Read more
Literature Fog
Once you choose a topic, you have to find out more about it. But the more you read, the more confused you become. You're in the Literature Fog.
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Island of Isolation
As you emerge from the Literature Fog, you are ready to begin to write your proposal. But sorry to say, you find that this is a very thankless and solitary venture. Read more
Desert of Desolation
Just as you experience great exultation when your proposal is finally approved, you may again find yourself in another lonely stretch of the journey.
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Data Jungle
You're overwhelmed with a huge pile of data and ready to abandon the whole thing. Welcome to the Data Jungle.
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Mt Significance
When you reach the top of Mt. Significance, you must answer two important questions. What is the answer to your research question? What is the meaning of your results? Read more
Oral Defense Peak
The Oral Defense Peak is aptly named, because the defense is one of the highest points on your journey. Your fate is in your committee’s hands. Preparation is key. Read more
Revision Pass
The final revision is the very last step in your dissertation journey. You must respond to your committee’s requests and polish your manuscript so that it represents you in the best possible light. Read more
Journeys End
Dr. Sally,
I wanted to send you a note to give you an update on my graduation party this weekend. It was really wonderful!!!
