So, you’re writing a dissertation? Amazing! Congratulations! (Also, I’m sorry. And good luck.). If you’re embarking on this difficult journey, you need to go where you’re going. Every treasure hunt begins with a good map. (This particular treasure hunt happens …
As part of the dissertation process, you will need to create a dissertation proposal defense PowerPoint to present a summary of the plan for your study. You will need to show how important your study is and how it is …
In your dissertation, you will need to have a table of contents. The table of contents should contain all the headings, subheadings, preliminary pages, and supplementary pages in the body of your paper. APA does not specify the guidelines for …
What’s the difference between an abstract and an introduction? You asked, we’ll answer. In this article, we answer all of your questions about dissertation abstracts. What Is the Difference Between an Abstract and an Introduction? An abstract and an introduction …
One of the most critical decisions you will make as a PhD candidate is selecting your thesis committee. These people will be with you (we hope) throughout your journey, and there are some key issues to consider as you make …
Binary logistic regression is a very useful statistical tool, under the right circumstances. But, it requires a bit more understanding and effort to interpret the results than other tools in the same family. In this article, I’ll show you how …
Diving into your literature search is one of the most exciting parts of the dissertation process, and also one of the most vital. While it takes some thought and preparation, developing a sound literature search strategy is a must. In …
In the media, in professional analyses, and in academic research, we are constantly confronted with statistics intended to sell a product, prove a hypothesis, or evaluate alternatives. In defense of the field of mathematics, some statisticians and some statistics are …
Surveys are very common and effective (mostly) in scholarly research. They are an excellent way to collect data related to human behavior and opinions. And, a survey can support both qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. In this article I …
APA style can be confusing – especially with the relatively recent switch from APA 6 to APA 7. Not to worry – we’ve got your back. Here are all your APA spacing questions answered Is APA Single or Double Spaced? …
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