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Understanding Expectations
- Step One
- Step Two
- Step Three
- Step Four
- Identifying Your Research Questions
- Developing a Methodology or Methodological Framework
- Reviewing the literature in your field
- Establishing a dissertation committee
- Writing a dissertation proposal
- Creating a Work Plan
- Creating a Disseration Support Network
- Conducting Research
- Conducting a comprehensive literature review
- Outlining and drafting chapters
- Taking care of visual details
- Reviewing, revising & submitting your text
- Creating defense draft & defending dissertation
- Writing the Abstract
- Finalizing Revisions
- Submitting Dissertation
- Getting Closure
Step 2: Negotiate with your advisor/department about what they seek/expect from you
What your advisor may expect from you:
Motivation and enthusiasm
Independence
Academic competence and willingness to work on areas of weakness
Ability to express yourself in written and oral formats
Academic integrity
Timely updates on progress and difficulties
Organization, time management, self discipline, ready to seek help if needed
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