We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Brittne Martin, founder of Doctoral Mom. Doctoral Mom began as a Facebook group intended to provide support to mothers in doctoral programs. It has since grown beyond the limits of social media …
Chapter 5 of your dissertation is different from all of the previous four chapters. If you’re beginning to write Chapter 5 of your dissertation, you know that most of the writing you’ve done up until now was fairly formulaic. You’ve …
If you’re wondering about making your dissertation cover page, chances are you’re nearing the final stretch of your doctoral journey. Congratulations! Luckily, making your title page is one of the simplest tasks you’ll have to complete. Generally speaking, there’s a …
Is a PhD worth it? That depends on who’s asking. If you’re talking about the educational benefits, the opportunity to make new discoveries, or the chance to make a difference, then the answer is almost always a resounding “yes.” However, …
The abstract is where you “sell” your dissertation. In over 95% of the cases, the first thing people see will be your dissertation’s abstract. If others (such as potential employers or fellow researchers) are going to be looking at your …
There’s a joke that in Austin, Texas: even the cab drivers have PhDs. With tens of thousands of PhDs granted each year, getting a job with a PhD now means you have to be a lot more entrepreneurial than you …
I’ve been a professor for over thirty years. However, when I entered grad school, that wasn’t my plan. Part-way through my program, I realized that I didn’t want to go back into the corporate world. Instead, I wanted to teach. …
You make the transition from PhD student to PhD candidate after you complete all your coursework and your comprehensive exams (if required). A PhD candidate’s sole task is to conduct their research and write their dissertation. In other words, a …
The COVID-19 crisis is already increasing the market for adjunct professors. As the crisis brings to light a lot of the economic uncertainties that a lot of schools have, many full-time positions are being put on hold or going away …
What is the difference between a dissertation and a thesis? Here is a simple answer: A thesis is usually done as part of a master’s program. A dissertation is written as part of a doctoral program. However, that’s where the …
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