Topics

Writing habits that get writing done

• What is Sacred Dissertation Writing Time?
• Regularly scheduled writing times are important
• When to revise and when to write

Setting up a dissertation committee (including choosing a faculty advisor) and preparing for a defense

• What criteria to use for choosing faculty
  for a committee?
• Who is the best person to be your faculty advisor?
• Steps to take before your dissertation defense

Structures for proposals and dissertations

• First, check your university’s rules
• Write the literature review
• Then write methods and data chapters