Ask for committee member's dissertation copies if they have written suggestions for changes. Traps Becoming impatient and not following up on committee suggestions. Very few students give enough thought to what will become of the dissertation after a successful defense. The dissertation should be viewed as a professional accomplishment that allows the writer to advance professionally. If your dissertation findings are not disseminated, one must assume that the study was not very important in the first place.
Most professionals believe that they have an obligation to disseminate findings.
Tips Give serious thought to publishing an article or articles from your dissertation. Ask your major professor for assistance and possible coauthoring opportunities. Identify potential journals which might be interested in your findings. Identify professional organizations which might be interested in having you present a paper on your findings. Allowing your dissertation to remain on your shelf without any attempt to disseminate findings.