How can I write my dissertation at home? [more inside]
posted by lxs on Aug 30, 2012 - 21 answers

Suggestions for a dissertation acknowledgments section? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Mar 13, 2011 - 22 answers

I'm looking for feedback from grad students who have used a thesis or dissertation coach. How did it work out for you? [more inside]
posted by analog on Feb 14, 2011 - 9 answers

Academics: how can I be more excited about selecting a dissertation topic and writing the dissertation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2010 - 33 answers

Would it be better to publish or to get an MA in methods while I am ABD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 10, 2010 - 6 answers

How to get started thinking about living abroad (possibly Paris)? And does anyone have any wisdom from doing it while writing a dissertation? [more inside]
posted by paultopia on Dec 1, 2008 - 17 answers

What guidebooks did you find helpful for the writing of a doctoral dissertation? (I'm writing a dissertation on literature, but guidebooks with a broader disciplinary scope are OK too, if you think they are particularly good.)
posted by limon on Aug 17, 2007 - 8 answers

Academic writer's block: tips, strategies, experiences, psychology for dealing with it? [more inside]
posted by RogerB on Sep 27, 2006 - 19 answers