In one of the most powerful articles I have ever read about graduate education and academic life, scholar Susan Sidlauskas writes, “Dedicating yourself to a substantial, difficult project over a long ...

Two years ago I successfully defended my dissertation at Southern Methodist University’s graduate program in religious studies. It took me just under two years to propose, draft, revise, submit and ...

As a professor for nearly 15 years, I have advised more doctoral students than I care to count. I’ve had my fair share of national award winners, those who gave up and vanished, and countless students ...

Sponsored by MSU Libraries, this Survival Skills for Graduate Students workshop provides strategies for starting and completing a thesis or dissertation. Everyone who registers should receive a link ...

Note: The following guidelines are for use within the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (FPB). They are congruent with School of Graduate studies guidelines. It is important to note that all PhD ...

The following research and process guides are meant to be a resource for current Ed.D. students to help navigate the complex process of doctoral study. One of the most difficult parts of the research ...

“You are the CEO of your own dissertation,” I tell my advisees. “My title is ‘adviser.’” But who’s in charge, really? My task may be to give advice, but my approval is required for the thesis to pass ...

Finding time to write can be a challenge for graduate students who often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. Mabel Ho provides some tips to make the process less daunting Writing helps you ...

Note: The following guidelines are for use within the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (FPB). They are congruent with School of Graduate studies guidelines. It is important to note that all PhD ...

From proposal to defense, this "Survival Skills for Graduate Students" workshop provides strategies for starting and completing a thesis or dissertation. Click the link below to register for free.