Thesis & Dissertation CoachingIf you thought the hardest part was getting admitted, think again. Chances are, you loved your graduate seminars and received positive feedback on your papers. But now the thesis or dissertation looms large in front of you, and you are basically on your own. The normative time clock is ticking. Your dream of finding a professor-mentor to guide you through the arduous process has been dashed. That person is rarely on campus or doesn't have the time or inclination to help you battle the psychological pressures, the inevitability of procrastination, and the realities of second-guessing, let alone mentor you through the actual intellectual labor. Long before you need someone to edit and format, you need a dissertation coach. Hiring a dissertation coach is an important decision with life-changing implications. Have high standards, and be picky before you decide to work with someone.
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Planning: Organising information, weeding out what's redundant, maintaining a solid argument, creating unified approach, chapter breakdowns, outlining
Researching: How much is enough? Too much? When to stop reading everything that has your topic in the title?
Substance: Assistance framing your contributions to the field, positioning your argument vis-a-vis extent scholarly work, and engaging in scholarly debates
Writing: I ensure the quality of your academic writing style and, if desired, guarantee rigorous academic standards that meet the expectations of your committee regarding content
Advisor Relations: At some point, you are going to need help navigating your relationship with your advisor. It's a very tricky situation you are in. You need their advice, approval, and signature, but you don't always agree with their comments or ways of mentoring (or lack thereof!). Having a sounding board that doesn't have the terrifying power of your dissertation advisor help you work through this relationship can be critical to your mental health.
Editing: Final editing including adherence to citation style
And Beyond: If all goes well, at some point you might want to revise your dissertation into a book manuscript or publish in academic journals.
Researching: How much is enough? Too much? When to stop reading everything that has your topic in the title?
Substance: Assistance framing your contributions to the field, positioning your argument vis-a-vis extent scholarly work, and engaging in scholarly debates
Writing: I ensure the quality of your academic writing style and, if desired, guarantee rigorous academic standards that meet the expectations of your committee regarding content
Advisor Relations: At some point, you are going to need help navigating your relationship with your advisor. It's a very tricky situation you are in. You need their advice, approval, and signature, but you don't always agree with their comments or ways of mentoring (or lack thereof!). Having a sounding board that doesn't have the terrifying power of your dissertation advisor help you work through this relationship can be critical to your mental health.
Editing: Final editing including adherence to citation style
And Beyond: If all goes well, at some point you might want to revise your dissertation into a book manuscript or publish in academic journals.
Humanities
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Social Sciences
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Interdisciplinary
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