As I and other PhD students have wondered: is there a way to earn a doctorate without the coursework? The dream, yes. But, like all dreams, it is possible to wake up to an honorary doctoral...
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When you first start your PhD, the required oral defense seems so far away. But then you blink and the time to defend is now! This is the last step and the only thing standing between you and the...
How To Stay Calm And Productive When Writing Your Dissertation
To stay calm and productive while writing your dissertation you need to remember why you are pursuing this qualification and how privileged you are to have the opportunity to pursue your goals. You...
If you are thinking of a PhD, you should think about doing these alternatives instead. Why? A PhD is a major investment in your life and has significant opportunity costs. You really need to...
What Does a PhD Research Assistant Do? Duties and Responsibilities of Research Assistants
You may have heard about doctoral level research assistantship opportunities through your department or doctoral program and wondered if you should apply. There are many benefits to being a research...
When editing a dissertation leave enough time to edit well and make sure you are in a good frame of mind. Clarify the focus of the dissertation so you know what material can be removed and what needs...