You’ve completed the coursework of your graduate programme and passed your comprehensive exams with flying colours. You know the literature, you have a novel idea, and you have collected preliminary ...

Blogging and academic writing are often perceived as water and oil: They just don’t go together. At least that’s the perception I have encountered since I started pursuing my Ph.D. and writing blog ...

What makes a good introduction for a dissertation? Graduate students practice critiquing one another’s thesis chapters, but they rarely read the introductions — usually because those are written to ...

Visit the ETD Administrator website to begin the ETD submission process. An ETD is an electronic version of a thesis or dissertation. The ETD is formatted like a traditional paper thesis or ...

Embarking on your dissertation journey begins with planning! Check out the study skills section of the Student Success website for guidance and tips on time management, mastering goal setting, and ...

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 ...

Looking for a supportive place to help you make progress on your dissertation writing? Come to Write on Site in Gilman 230! Sign up for the November workshop here. Write on Site sessions will assist ...

If you aspire to write novels or work as a professional writer, you might consider pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing to help you get there. An MFA in Creative Writing can ...

Carolyn Trietsch recently defended her Ph.D. in entomology at Penn State. You can view her website or follow her on Twitter @carolyntrietsch. I just finished my Ph.D. and, over the last few months, ...