Writing Your Dissertation

Before you launch into writing your dissertation, let's back up a minute and reconsider the dissertation proposal.

What are the contents of a strong proposal? What are some discussions to have with your adviser and committee in advance of writing it?

How are proposals organized? What are some different ways you can format them? How do you decide?

Staying up on the latest research in your field is important. Make sure you take the time to read while you are collecting data, and it will pay off.

Learn what an analytic memo is and how writing them during data collection can make your dissertation writing smoother.

As you begin writing your dissertation, you will need to consider the format you want it to take. While you can take a traditional approach, there are also alternative approaches that might fit your needs and support your career.

Making a timeline - both at a macro and micro level - can help move your towards completion.

Getting your dissertation done means making time to write. But how do you do that? How often should you write? What are some common roadblocks and how can you overcome them?

Getting feedback on your draft is essential. However, it is important to be thoughtful about who you ask and when you ask.

As you write your dissertation, it's important to think about how you want to repackage it for publications.

How can you use social media to your advantage? Think about ways to share your work beyond traditional publications and conferences.