For many early career scholars in the humanities and social sciences, it’s just a given: You turn your dissertation into a book. Not only that, but you begin doing so the moment you complete the Ph.D.

My last column centered on the new difficulties that graduate students face in turning their dissertations into books. Some readers responded that plenty of dissertations shouldn’t be revised into ...

Embarking on your dissertation journey begins with planning! Check out the study skills section of the Student Success website for guidance and tips on time management, mastering goal setting, and ...

Stephanie Hedge is a graduate student in the Department of English at Ball State University. You can follow her on twitter at @slhedge. In the sticky, sweltering heat of late summer, I wrote a little ...

Research sometimes just means finding out information about a topic. However, research in an academic context refers to a more rigorous process that, when undertaken effectively, will lead to new ...

Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come for you to complete the dissertation proposal. In this memo, I give you some of my thoughts on ways to approach the proposal. Also, I ...

A doctoral dissertation is a solid, scientific presentation based on an independent research with new scientific knowledge. It may be article based or a monograph. The Rector has decided on the new ...

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. Her writing can be found on her portfolio site, kdshives.com. Anyone pursuing a graduate degree has experienced the ...

I just sat there. I was really shocked. I knew not to run up and get her a hug even though I wanted to really bad. priya parker This is a story about Mrs. Ricca, a teacher in Panama City, Florida, and ...

In many academic disciplines, the most advanced degree one can earn is a doctorate. Doctorate degree-holders are typically regarded as authorities in their fields, and many note that a major reason ...