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All Things Dissertations

Visit this page often for tips and tricks on formatting your dissertation, grammar, editing, and writing. Not only will Laura draw upon her extensive writing and editing experience, but also 13 years of teaching college-level English classes. You’re sure to find something that helps!

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Just Beginning Your Dissertation? In the Midst? Defended and Degreed? Doesn’t Matter—You Made It!

Laura Schlater

Dec 22, 20202 min read

Just Beginning Your Dissertation? In the Midst? Defended and Degreed? Doesn’t Matter—You Made It!

Everyone struggled in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented in our lifetimes, affecting all of our emotions, finances, schedules,...

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How to Know When It’s Time for a New Chair

Laura Schlater

Feb 11, 20192 min read

How to Know When It’s Time for a New Chair

We choose two of the three members of our dissertation committee: our chair and our committee member. Because we’ve hand-picked them, we...

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Don’t Forget the Checklist!

Laura Schlater

Jan 22, 20192 min read

Don’t Forget the Checklist!

I know how it is when you’re writing your dissertation: It’s hell. You don’t know what you were thinking, getting your Ph.D. You want to...

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Writing the (Not-So-Dreaded) Literature Review

Laura Schlater

Dec 2, 20184 min read

Writing the (Not-So-Dreaded) Literature Review

Congratulations! Your prospectus has been approved and you’re on to the next step: the proposal (Chapters 1, 2, and 3). This is a major...

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Choosing a Dissertation Topic

Laura Schlater

Nov 27, 20183 min read

Choosing a Dissertation Topic

As you’ve progressed through your doctoral program, you’ve likely been exploring topic ideas for your dissertation. When you look back,...

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