Dissertation reference lists are long, and one of the most persistent writing issues I see as a dissertation coach is missing, inaccurate, and incomplete references and citations. Here are some dos and don’ts to help you keep your dissertation reference list under control. Do: Keep complete bibliographical information for EVERY source you look at. Do […]

If you are just starting out on your PhD journey, you may be chomping at the bit to get started and wondering what you can do to feel prepared. If you love books as much as I do, you will almost certainly feel an irresistible urge to start buying dissertation books. Don’t resist – it’s […]

Graduate studies – especially those that require the completion of a dissertation – are not for everyone. So, how do you know if writing a dissertation is the right move for you? Here are my top three pieces of advice. You Need to be Passionate About Something A dissertation takes a LOT of time and […]

I am super excited to share my recently published review of Get Real and Get In – A fantastic new college prep guide by Dr. Aviva Legatt. Are you currently applying to a dissertation program, or do you know someone else who is? Here’s a quick summary of what’s to love in this guide. What’s […]

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when the task of writing 10,000+ words of dissertation report content looms before you. Here are my top tips for making the task feel more manageable. Tip 1: Make a Writing Plan You can make any task feel more manageable by breaking it down into smaller chunks, and dissertation writing […]

Being asked to peer review for the first time is immensely gratifying—what greater proof is needed that your work is out there, being read and appreciated and getting your name known in the field? However, if like most of us you have yourself experienced the cutting tongue of a reviewer in the past, being faced […]

You may be wondering whether it’s really worth the extra time and expense to hire an academic editor for your final dissertation draft. By the time you reach the stage of researching and writing your dissertation, you are already a pretty good writer. You have kick-ass ideas, a fascinating thesis, and a thorough understanding of […]

A key question for many dissertation students just getting started on their proposals is, “what is theory in dissertations, anyway?” A post on the topic of “what is theory” could expand to fill a whole book – and indeed, many books have been written on this topic. This post is your quick intro guide to […]

One key strategy for avoiding burnout as a dissertation student is to set yourself doctorate goals. However, goal setting involves more than just making a to-do list. Read on for a quick explanation of how goals help, how to write goals, and what to do if you don’t manage to achieve your goals as expected. […]

Wondering about topics for your children’s literature dissertation or your next children’s literature research project? Here’s a quick peek at what’s trending in children’s literature studies this year. Visual Literacy Children’s studies offers great scope for exploring the interplay between text and image, from picture books and graphic novels, to book illustrations, toy packaging and […]