Before students begin writing, they should review the Guide for Writing Theses and Dissertations, which details mechanics, formats, and procedures for preparing the thesis, dissertation, internship, ...

Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come for you to complete the dissertation proposal. In this memo, I give you some of my thoughts on ways to approach the proposal. Also, I ...

Writing a dissertation is a monumental task that requires careful planning, dedication, and meticulous attention to detail. Yet, many students encounter common pitfalls that can significantly hinder ...

The following are guidelines for students and faculty involved in Honors Thesis Committees through the UAB English Honors Program. The English Honors Thesis is the final project for an English major ...

Writing a thesis provides a chance to produce a substantial piece of scholarship with an original argument that goes beyond the constraints of a typical term paper. Some students write a thesis ...

Dissertations are vital not just for the creation and dissemination of new knowledge but also to keep oneself updated about the chosen field of study One must have a purpose behind writing a ...

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. Her writing can be found on her portfolio site, kdshives.com. Anyone pursuing a graduate degree has experienced the ...

Senior thesis is the culminating experience of the physics major. Students should have conversations with faculty members about potential projects early in the winter semester of their junior year.

Who better to help with essay neurosis than a venerable public intellectual and author? As a young scholar, Umberto Eco trained himself to complete everyday and academic tasks at speed; he quickened ...

Last month I wrote in these pages about how to help students decide to leave graduate school. Not all of them, of course—I meant the dissertation writers who just can’t get it done. I was concerned ...