Learn about writing a fast dissertation, formulate a specific topic, design sound research, and write chapters efficiently.
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Dr. Duncan Koerber has taught writing and communications courses for the past 10 years at six Canadian universities to thousands of students. Oxford University Press recently published his writing textbook, Clear, Precise, Direct: Strategies for Writing (2015). Available on Amazon, the book considers the seven most common errors (interfering factors) in writing and how to improve them (enhancing factors). His second book, Crisis Communication in Canada, is in the revision process for Univers
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Who this course is for:
- This course is meant for students beginning or in the middle of their dissertation
What you’ll learn:Â
- Formulate a specific topic
- Find and analyze literature more efficiently
- Design sound research
- Write chapters quickly and efficiently
Requirements:Â
- No prior knowledge is required to take this course
The Fast Dissertation is a complete course full of insider tips from Dr. Duncan Koerber and Dr. Justin Bateh on how to avoid failure – and wasted tuition money – and get your dissertation done fast.Â
Dr. Koerber and Dr. Bateh have supervised and helped many graduate students, and, of course, completed their own dissertations. Learn from their experience and the experience of their students in this course.Â
In this course, learn how to
- find a topic you enjoy and narrow it down;
- join an academic conversation and make a worthwhile contribution;
- find and review literature quickly and accurately;
- choose a useful methodology;
- ensure your data is sound;
- select the right dissertation chair;
- manage your time effectively;
- use the latest technology to make your job easier; and,
- deal with the effects of the dissertation work on your life.
Follow these lessons, finish your dissertation sooner, and make a stronger impact on your academic community.Â
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned to finish your dissertation fast.
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Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction To The Course And Dissertation Expectations | |||
| Overview And Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Expected Of You | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Topic Selection | |||
| Topic Selection Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Begin With Databases | 00:00:00 | ||
| Consider Your Interests | 00:00:00 | ||
| Find And Join A Conversation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Find Your Contribution | 00:00:00 | ||
| Narrow It Down | 00:00:00 | ||
| Find A Preliminary Thesis | 00:00:00 | ||
| Don’t Worry About The Competition | 00:00:00 | ||
| Find The Holes | 00:00:00 | ||
| Kill Your Darlings | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Literature Review | |||
| An Introduction To The Literature Review | 00:00:00 | ||
| Have An Opinion Eventually | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Abstract Is Your Friend | 00:00:00 | ||
| I Just Need One More Book | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choose The Right Note-Taking Method | 00:00:00 | ||
| Use Bibliographic Software From The Start | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Trouble With Keywords | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mining Bibliographies | 00:00:00 | ||
| Be A Book Miser | 00:00:00 | ||
| Bringing It All Together | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Research Collection And Methodology | |||
| An Introduction To Research Collection And Methodology | 00:00:00 | ||
| Careful Design Matters | 00:00:00 | ||
| Vital Software | 00:00:00 | ||
| Choosing A Suitable Method | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Right Methodological Fit | 00:00:00 | ||
| Explaining The Method | 00:00:00 | ||
| Explaining The Why | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Size Of The Sample Matters | 00:00:00 | ||
| Writing About Methods And Data | 00:00:00 | ||
| Useful Graphics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - What Help Can You Get To Make Life Easier? | |||
| Dissertation Assistance Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
| Statisticians And Study Groups | 00:00:00 | ||
| Literature Review Assistance | 00:00:00 | ||
| Coaching | 00:00:00 | ||
| Writing And Citation Assistance | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Working With The Dissertation Chair | |||
| Working With Your Dissertation Chair | 00:00:00 | ||
| Expertise Is Vital | 00:00:00 | ||
| No Retirees Please | 00:00:00 | ||
| Chairs With History | 00:00:00 | ||
| Complementary Interests And Methods | 00:00:00 | ||
| Stay In Control | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Time Management | |||
| Time Management Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Do Enough But Not Too Much | 00:00:00 | ||
| Avoid Distractions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Time-Consuming Methods | 00:00:00 | ||
| Scheduling Concerns | 00:00:00 | ||
| A Procrastination Solution | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Work Design | |||
| Writing Tips To Get Done Faster | 00:00:00 | ||
| Find The Right Place And Time | 00:00:00 | ||
| Organizing The Project | 00:00:00 | ||
| Take Breaks For Your Mind | 00:00:00 | ||
| When You’Ve Got Another Job | 00:00:00 | ||
| Be Good Enough | 00:00:00 | ||
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