Finish your dissertation once and for all!
Subtitle: how to overcome psychological barriers, get results, and move on with your life
By: Alison B. Miller.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9781433804151
Subjects: Dissertations, Academic -- Authorship; Academic writing -- Psychological aspects
Description: "Are you having difficulty finishing your dissertation? Are you feeling stuck after trying various approaches, or panicky about the entire enterprise? If so, it is unlikely that your cognitive abilities are to blame. More likely, the culprits are anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, perfectionism, and the thoughts, feelings, and behavior that accompany these difficulties. This book was written to help you overcome these problems and finish your dissertation once and for all." "Combining psychological support with a project management approach that breaks tasks into small, manageable chunks, experienced dissertation coach Alison Miller shows you how to overcome negativity and succeed beyond your own expectations. You will learn how to plan and structure the dissertation process, work effectively with dissertation chairpersons and committees, and take care of yourself on the dissertation journey. Tips for mastering all of these skills are presented along with exercises to reinforce key lessons, ideas, and strategies. By the end of the process, you will not only have finished your dissertation - you will also have learned the self-confidence that comes from knowing how to stay engaged when difficulties arise and the joy that comes from accomplishment in pursuit of your personal values."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The doctoral dissertation: a dual challenge; title: The traps of negative thinking, feeling, and behaving; title: Freeing yourself from thinking, feeling, and behaving traps; title: Devising timelines: avoiding a breakdown by breaking it down; title: Creating weekly action plans: using structure to your advantage; title: Writing and revising your dissertation; title: Working with your dissertation chairperson and committee; title: Taking good care of yourself along the way.