Do you know what one of the most crucial aspects of a startup is? It’s a pitch for future investors where you explain all the benefits of your idea and the reasons it will work. A dissertation ...

When you reach the point of writing your dissertation, it signals that you are almost at the end of an important phase in your educational journey. This paper helps to showcase your skills and ...

Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come for you to complete the dissertation proposal. In this memo, I give you some of my thoughts on ways to approach the proposal. Also, I ...

All seniors interested in writing a senior thesis involving empirical research for their graduation requirement are required to submit proposals and receive approval from the department. These ...

Students should begin to think about possible dissertation topics early on in their doctoral career. Keep a file of topics on which you imagine yourself writing. Over the years of course work and ...

The thesis proposal is a road map to your research, and understanding how to effectively write and structure a thesis proposal can be a critical part of the research process. In this workshop, ...

The formal, written thesis proposal is due by 5:00 pm on the fourth Wednesday of September (e.g., 9/24/25). You are expected to email a copy of your document to the Chair by this deadline. Evaluation ...

Looking for a supportive place to help you make progress on your dissertation writing? Come to Write on Site in Gilman 230! Sign up for the November workshop here. Write on Site sessions will assist ...

Completing your PhD thesis is the capstone of your PhD experience. While we hope your thesis-writing experience is creative and rewarding, there are several details to keep track of along the way.

Andrea Zellner is a PhD student in the Ed Psych/Ed Tech Program at Michigan State University and a permanent author at GradHacker. You can follow her on twitter at @AndreaZellner. Right now I am right ...