Queen's Learning Commons
Queen's University- Understanding Expectations
- Identifying Your Research Questions
- Developing a Methodology or Methodological Framework
- Reviewing the literature in your field
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Establishing a dissertation committee
- Steps One & Two
- Steps Three & Four
- 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 3: Plan an on-going feedback gathering process
For guidance on asking for and obtaining feedback, see two Claremont Graduate University resourcesWorking with Your Committee
Obtaining Feedback
Step 4: Take seriously your role as a proactive dissertation advisee.
Assuming some independence as a researcher, writer, and graduate student is part of preparation for professional work in academe. For a host of great ideas, see two resources:
Your Topic, Your Advisor, Your Committee: Making them Work for You
How to Be a Good Graduate Student
Based on the original Dissertation Calculator from the University of Minnesota Libraries.