Thesis, Dissertation, and Research Advice for Graduate Students

Think it's too early to begin your dissertation? It's never too early. Here are 4 things you can do now to get that dissertation ball rolling.

What is a doctoral dissertation?

Research is critical to your success in graduate school. But just how do you do get started? Where do great research ideas come from? A research journal can help you sort out your ideas and get started on research for your dissertation.

How Do You Choose Faculty to Sit on Your Dissertation Committee?

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The dissertation-stage is the most difficult period of graduate school. These books will help you add structure to your dissertation and complete your dissertation more quickly.

Are you an ABD (All-But Dissertation) student? The dissertation is the most difficult and time consuming academic requirement a doctoral student faces. Don't fall into a procrastination trap!

Faculty are essential to your graduate school existence. Learn how to manage them.

"Graduate school pundits often cite 50% or more as the attrition rate for ABD students. Why? This handout will not only answer this question, but will also give you good, practical advice on starting, drafting, and completing your dissertation."

Finish your dissertation on time by setting a schedule and sticking to it, from the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Finally ready to write your dissertation? This article from the Chronicle of Higher Education will help you to overcome writers block

Several resources that provide excellent advice on how to complete the dissertation.

A discussion group for students "who cannot seem to finish their dissertations and theses."