Stranger Things and Dissertations
I often use this space to connect someone’s birthday to something pertaining to your dissertation. When I started investigating November 8th, I noticed some stranger things… Stranger things opens with a group of boys playing Dungeons & Dragons. Hasbro has produced numerous Dungeons & Dragons games, movies, and television shows. Hasbro is also the parent […]
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Roseanne Barr and Dissertations
November 3rd is Roseanne Barr’s birthday. Now, I ask you, can anyone come up with a more appropriate dissertation mentor? Not so fast. You just might be surprised at her words of wisdom for dissertation students… Facts and data, rather than opinion, are the two cornerstones of problem solving… We must have facts and data […]
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POTUS 11, POTUS 29, and Dissertations
November 2nd marks the birthdays of both the 11th & the 29th Presidents of the United States. Here’s some words of wisdom from James K. Polk & Warren G. Harding that you can apply to your dissertation… Every student has the ability to be a successful learner. — Warren G. Harding And, every doctoral student […]
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Writing and Dissertations
November 1st is National Author’s Day. Here are some words of wisdom from famous authors for dissertation students… On planning… To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme. – Herman Melville First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him! – Ray Bradbury Want to get through your dissertation quickly […]
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Halloween and Dissertations
October 31st is Halloween. What do vampires, werewolves, and zombies have to do with your dissertation?… So, what does Halloween have to do with your dissertation? Well… Do you ever think your university is a vampire sucking you dry as your dissertation stretches out term after term? Do you ever imagine your committee members turning into a […]
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POTUS 2 and Dissertations
October 30th marks the birthday of the 2nd President of the United States. Here’s some words of wisdom from John Adams that you can apply to your dissertation… Every problem is an opportunity in disguise. — John Adams Remember that, as with life, your dissertation will feature unexpected turns, blind alleys, setbacks, and more. Your job […]
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Happy Clouds and Dissertations
October 29th marks the birthday of Bob Ross. #happylittleclouds #lifeischill #hairgoals Here are a few words of wisdom from Bob Ross for dissertation students everywhere… We don’t know where it goes. We don’t really care. — Bob Ross I used to love watching Ross on television because he always seemed so carefree. I never really […]
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POTUS 26 and Dissertations
October 27th marks the birthday of the 26th President of the United States. Here’s some words of wisdom from Theodore Roosevelt that you can apply to your dissertation… Believe you can and you’re halfway there. — Theodore Roosevelt Set your sights on graduation. Leverage your previous successes into confidence that you can achieve your goal. Many […]
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Organization and Dissertations
This week is Get Organized Week. Getting organized for your dissertation is the only way to get to graduation. Here are the top 4 things you can do to get organized for your dissertation now!… Set aside at least 10-15 hrs/wk for your dissertation. Your dissertation won’t get done by itself! You need to make […]
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O.K. and Dissertations
October 26, 1881 is the date of the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. 30 shots in 30 seconds. So, what’s the connection with your dissertation? Read on, grasshopper… The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral actually didn’t take place in or particularly near to the O.K. Corral. It actually took place about six doors down […]
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