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Expert writing advice from the editor of the Boston Globe bestseller, The Writer's Home CompanionDissertation writers need strong, practical advice, as well as someone to assure them that their struggles aren't unique. Joan Bolker, midwife to more than one hundred dissertations and cofounder of the Harvard Writing Center, offers invaluable suggestions for the graduatestudent writer. Using positive reinforcement, she begins by reminding thesis writers that being able to devote themselves to a project that truly interests them can be a pleasurable adventure. She encourages them to pay close attention to their writing method in order to discover their individual work strategies that promote productivity; to stop feeling fearful that they may disappoint their advisors or family members; and to tailor their theses to their own writing style and personality needs. Using fieldtested strategies she assists the student through the entire thesiswriting process, offering advice on choosing a topic and an advisor, on disciplining one's self to work at least fifteen minutes each day; setting shortterm deadlines, on revising and defing the thesis, and on life and publication after the dissertation. Bolker makes writing the dissertation an enjoyable challenge.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day'? A: The book provides expert writing advice for dissertation writers, focusing on practical strategies and positive reinforcement to help them navigate the thesis-writing process.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Joan Bolker, who has extensive experience in guiding graduate students through the dissertation writing process.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all types of dissertations? A: Yes, the advice and strategies offered in the book are applicable to various fields and types of dissertations, making it suitable for a wide range of graduate students.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book has 184 pages, providing concise yet thorough guidance for dissertation writers.
- Q: When was 'Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day' published? A: The book was published on August 15, 1998.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can this book help with time management during the dissertation process? A: Yes, the book emphasizes the importance of setting short-term deadlines and dedicating at least fifteen minutes each day to writing, which aids in effective time management.
- Q: Does the book offer advice on choosing a dissertation topic? A: Yes, Joan Bolker provides guidance on selecting a topic and advisor, which is crucial for successful dissertation writing.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone who struggles with writing? A: Absolutely, the book is designed to assist writers of all levels and addresses common fears and challenges faced by dissertation writers.