Frequently asked questions

Absolutely not. Dissertation coaching is a recognized and validated form of support, just like any other form of coaching - from football coaching to career coaching. Working with a dissertation coach is not construed as cheating or unfair practice by the majority of institutions, although you should check with your institution’s academic integrity office if you are at all unsure. A reputable dissertation coach will not undertake any original writing or research for you, meaning that your dissertation will remain 100% your own, original work.

Good dissertation coaching is all about teaching you the skills you need to succeed in your degree and beyond. I will teach you the strong research skills and citation techniques you need to avoid accidental plagiarism, as well as flagging any potential plagiarism issues before they can become a problem. I also offer plagiarism reports as an add-on service, available for an additional fee. 

I support dissertations written in a number of academic styles, including APA, Chicago, Turabian, MLA, and MHRA. As a trained academic editor, I am able to advise on both document layout and referencing/citations in these styles. Academic editing in these styles is available as an add-on service, for an additional fee.

Definitely. Over the years, I have coached students in all fields and areas of research, from biology, political science, and philosophy to hospitality studies, leadership and management studies, and anthropology. I can support students working with both qualitative and quantitative data, as well as mixed-methods studies and textual analyses. I also have a research specialism in children’s literature, so if you work in the field of children’s studies, I can offer specialized content support. Please note, however, that the coaching I provide for general academic writing and research techniques - I cannot provide subject-content tuition (except in children’s literature studies)!

Absolutely! I hold a PhD from the University of Wales, as well as a teaching qualification; I have taught academic writing for many years, have trained as an academic editor, and have supervised dissertation students across many fields throughout my career. I am also a published academic with a strong research profile in my field.

You can choose the level of dissertation coaching support that suits you best by selecting one of my packages or services. From one-off problems to full-semester programs, I am happy to help you as much or as little as you like. Sessions are completely virtual, so even though I am based in northeastern PA, I can help you no matter where in the world you are based.

Sure! Just use one of the “Book a Back-on-Track Session” buttons anywhere on the site to book a free, no-obligation, 30-minute session with me and try out my services for yourself. We’ll start by diagnosing where you are stuck and creating a three-step “back-on-track” action plan to get you moving forward again. You can also ask any questions you might have about how coaching can help you from there on out.

If you are not convinced by your Back-on-Track session, there is no obligation to book further sessions. First-time students can also withdraw from a paid package after the first paid session, no questions asked, with my full money-back guarantee.

Once you’ve decided to book a package, you’ll be sent a payment link. You’ll have the option to pay in full or in 2 installments (additional fees apply for split payments).

You can pay for any of my packages with a payment plan of 2 equal installments. To do this, you'll need to ask me to before purchasing your package. Instead of using the usual payment link, you'll be provided a link for a 2-month "subscription" option that will split your payment over the 2 months of your package duration. Don't worry - this is not a real "subscription" - after both payment have been received, the subscription will automatically end and you will not be charged anything further. To cover the extra fees incurred through Stripe for splitting payments, an additioanl fee applies for packages purchased using this payment plan option. Pay-in-full price: $2199. Pay-in-installements price: $2499 (2 equal payments of $1249.50).

Each of my services represents a different level of support. You should choose the package that best represents the level of support you need. If you’re not sure which package is right for you, book a Back-on-Track session – I’ll talk through your needs and goals with you and help you choose the package that’s right for you!

Sessions are conducted virtually, via the Zoom platform, and range in length depending on your needs and the service you have booked. When you schedule any session, you will be sent a Zoom link and password for access to a secure online Zoom session. If you need to go over the allotted time for the session, no problem - so long as I have availability, we’ll keep working until you are happy with your progress, at no extra cost to you. And, if you’re feeling burned out or in a hurry, shorter sessions are also absolutely fine.

Absolutely! I offer dissertation help to ALL students, whether you are an undergraduate, masters, or PhD student, just starting out or almost ready for your oral defense, and in any field of expertise. Still not sure? Book a Back-on-Track session to find out how I can help you.

If you would like to work with me, the first step is to book your Back-on-Track Session. This session is 30-minutes long and enables me to identify the amount and areas of support that will benefit you most and provide you with three clear, actionable strategies to get you back on track with your dissertation. If you want, I can then advise you on the best service to book for more help. It is also an opportunity for you to get to know me and decide if you are comfortable working with me.

If you decide to move forward with booking my services, we’ll book dates and times for your virtual sessions, according to the service you have booked.