The journey to earning a Ph.D. can often feel like going through a crucible. At times, you may find yourself wondering if you will emerge stronger, having been forged in fire? Or will you be reduced to ash? What happens when the Virgil assigned to guide you through the furthest reaches of the academic underworld goes MIA?
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One of the most important choices that you will make about your dissertation or thesis happens before you write a single word. Choosing a thesis advisor or dissertation advisor (often referred to as a dissertation chair) will have a significant impact on your entire dissertation writing experience, and for many years to come. For many doctoral students, their thesis advisor is their single greatest influence in graduate school.
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Of the many decisions that you’ll make as a doctoral student, one of the most consequential is the selection of your Ph.D. advisor. There are a number of questions to answer before committing to a Ph.D. advisor, and it’s important to ask the right ones. A good Ph.D. advisor will help you chart the course for your plan of study and writing a successful dissertation, so it’s important to find the perfect fit.
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The path to a dissertation is filled with choices that determine the quality of your experience as a student as well as the future strength of your professional network.
Choosing your dissertation committee is one of the most important decisions–and one of the most fraught–that you’ll make as a graduate student. With the stakes being so high, many doctoral students worry about making a misstep and getting it wrong.
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