The Dissertation

PHinisheD
http://www.phinished.org/
An online support group/discussion board for people trying to finish a dissertation or thesis.

Practical Advice on Starting, Drafting, and Completing Your Dissertation
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/dissertations/
This webpage from the University of North Carolina includes some good general tips on how to get through the dissertation writing process

ThinkWell
http://ithinkwell.com.au/
Articles and resources on time management and emotional management for academics.

Turbocharging your Writing: Thesis Weekly Planner
http://ithinkwell.com.au/resources/thesis_weekly_planner.pdf
A printable document for tracking your weekly commitment to your thesis or dissertation.

Writing Productivity Problems and Solutions
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/helpcenter/Writing.html
Identifies common problems and then suggests ideas for getting past them.


The following dissertation coaches do individual consulting, but their websites also have lots of good advice, resources, and links.


Academic Ladder

http://www.academicladder.com

Gina Hiatt, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and academic career coach

Dissertation Coaching, Academic Career & Tenure Coaching


Successful Academic

http://www.successfulacademic.com

Mary McKinney, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and academic career coach

Dissertation Coaching, Academic Career & Tenure Coaching


The Dissertation Workshop

http://www.dissertationworkshop.com

Lois B. Feldman, Ph.D. and Fred Stern, Ph.D.


Dissertation Diva

http://www.dissertationdiva.com

Liena Vayzman, Ph.D.—holistic dissertation and creativity coach


ASGS: Association for Support of Graduate Students -- Professional Consultants Directory

http://www.asgs.org/cons_lst.html

Database of professional dissertation/thesis assistants.

All But Dissertation Survival Guide
http://www.abdsurvivalguide.com/
Advice for dissertating students, including an e-mail subscription.

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Resources

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