The Dissertation
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In this session, participants will learn how to manage dissertation writing effectively. Dr. Peter Kastor (Professor and Chair, Department of History), a dissertation advisor to many graduate students, will discuss best practices and pitfalls to avoid. Dr. Trevor Sangrey (Lecturer, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies), who completed her dissertation in 2012, will talk about her own writing experience. Dr. Robert Patterson, Writing Center Director, and Steve Pijut, Writing Center Associate Director, will highlight writing support services available on campus, and librarians will briefly overview other dissertation and time management resources.
Resources on Writing
The Elements of Academic Style : Writing for the Humanities by Call Number: PE1404 .H3943 2014Publication Date: 2014
Graduate Study for the Twenty-first Century: how to Build an Academic career in the Humanities by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2010Chapter 8: The dissertation
Is Graduate School Really for You? by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2012-01-12Ch. 5: Theses and Dissertations
Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day by Call Number: LB2369 .B57 1998Publication Date: 1998
- Time Management Resources from WU CornerstoneIncludes apps and tools for managing Internet distractions
- Guide to Time ManagementFrom Alternative Market Insurance Services, tips on creating to-do lists and other time management strategies
- Dissertation ProcrastinationTips from the American Psychology Assoc.
How to Write Great Dissertations by Call Number: LB2371.4 .R67 2010Publication Date: 2007-09-01Chapter on Time Management- Finish Your Dissertation Once and for All! byISBN: 9781433804151Publication Date: 2008-12-15Includes chapters on "Devising Timelines" and "Creating Weekly Action Plans"
- University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Academic DevelopmentExcellent list of learning resources for postgraduates - Advice and resources to support you throughout your dissertation - See documents below
MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing by Call Number: PN147 .G444 2008Publication Date: 2008
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Call Number: LB2369 .T8 2007 (Olin level 1 Reference)Publication Date: 2007
- Writing CenterWU's Writing Center are writers helping writers through the process of revision. "We are undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty members who love to write and to help others clarify their thoughts and ideas."--From About Us.
- Habif Center - Dissertation Support GroupUsually held Friday afternoons:
If interested, contact karolyn_senter@wustl.edu ; 314-935-9868