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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 »
  • 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
  • and much, much more
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ISBN-13: 9780312396060
ISBN-10: 0312396066
Publication Date: 6/15/1981
Pages: 224
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Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Type: Paperback
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