Overcoming Writer’s Block: Getting Unstuck and Finding Your Authorial Voice

Conceptualizing the Dissertation: Concept Paper and Dissertation Proposal

Providing Sustained Guidance: Development of the Dissertation. A Step-by-Step, modular approach to writing each chapter of the dissertation according to its defined purpose: Introductory chapter; Literature Review Chapter; Methods Chapter; Results and Analysis Chapter; Discussion Chapter.

Organization of Specific Tasks: Assistance with HSIRB protocols and other areas requiring regulatory oversight; organization and coding for the literature review; implementation of the dissertation committee’s editorial commentary; shaping and drafting of chapters towards the final product.

Organization of Forms and Required Paperwork: Knowing the right sequence of forms at the right time – Committee Forms; Proposal Approval Forms; Dissertation Defense Scheduling; Dissertation Check-In forms, Graduate Faculty Status, etc.

Management of the Dissertation Committee/Overcoming Impasses: Negotiation with dissertation advisor and committee members; moving fluidly throughout the process to degree completion. Strategies for effective communication. Knowing when or if you should change advisors or committee members.

Preparation for the Oral Defense of the Dissertation: A guide to successful oral dissertation defenses.

Development of the Three-Article Dissertation

Development of the CV, Resume, Cover Letter

Preparation for Interviews

Preparation for Conference Presentations

Preparation of Articles for Publication