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How to Complete and Survive a Doctoral Dissertation
How to Complete and Survive a Doctoral Dissertation Author:David Sternberg Mastering these skills spells the difference between "A.B.D." and "Ph.D.": —
refuting the magnum opus myth
coping with the dissertation as obsession (magnificent or otherwise)
the fine art of selecting a topic
writing the dissertation with publication in mind
when to stand your ground an... more »d when to prudently retreat if the committee's conception of your thesis differs substantially from your own
dealing with obstructive committee members, and keeping the fences mended
how to reconsider "negative" findings as useful data
reviewing your progress, and getting out of the "dissertation dumps"
defending your paper successfully-distinguishing between mere formalities and a serious substantive challenge
exploiting the career potential of your dissertation