Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Writing that DISSERTATION...

 So here I am at the coffee shop (my usual location) working away on my dissertation, and stopping to take a quick study break (to write this blog). 
I am currently reviewing recent research, pondering over my methods, while also considering what I have already written in my Chapter 2.  It’s a process that seems like it could go on forever, and if I’m not careful I can easily get caught up searching for research minimally related to mine, instead of writing.   My problem is I LOVE reading and exploring what has been researched and written…  I am also passionate about my dissertation topic, which seems to only amplify my perfectionist ways…  This can be a good and bad thing… but definitely tacks on a lot of time to the completion of my dissertation.


 My PhD study has been atypical in the sense that I’ve had to balance my job as a professional athlete, while also being a doctoral student.  As one of my dissertation committee members once mentioned to me, a PhD is like the Olympics of academics.  It’s A LOT of work.  I can attest that this is the hardest I have ever worked academically.  Currently, I’m trying to be re-embedded in my research as I was prior to the holidays.  I’m learning, when you’ve written over a hundred pages and you still have much writing to do, any break taken can cost you some serious time, getting caught up to speed with what you’ve already written….( Ughh… right about now I am regretting taking a break during the Christmas holidays)
The pursuit of a PhD varies across programs.  At my school, Michigan State University, I refer to my program as a very traditional program.  There are courses one must complete, research, a comprehensive exam, dissertation proposal and the defense of a dissertation.  The time frame can range from 4 to 8 years to complete… You better be passionate about what you’re studying or this process can be grueling.  Less than half of students ever actually complete their PhD.  It is intense and not for the faint at heart.  I am currently at the step before defending my dissertation, and I have an AMAZING dissertation committee that pushes me to provide a paramount dissertation.   I barely see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it is enough to remind me that what I’m doing is so worth it.  
Oh, and if you’re wondering what my dissertation topic is, it’s “Good to great in athletics; how and why some athletes make the leap and others don’t.”
Getting back to my dissertation writing,
Nicole

90 comments:

JP Morency said...

As a coach, I've been asking myself that same question since forever... I can't wait to have some insight on your dissertation!

Nicole Wendy Forrester said...

Wow! Thanks... hopefully my results will shed some light!

Essay Writing Service UK said...

Dissertation includes recent research, pondering over methods. There are many organizations available online to provide the essay on dissertation.

Custom Essay Papers Writing Service said...

Writing an dissertation essay need methodical research as it is difficult to write. A well known article is necessary to grow a site from leaf and bound

Unknown said...

I really appreciate it, and this resource is really useful for us. Thanks for sharing.
assignment help
assignment help australia

Unknown said...

I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic.
masters dissertation proposal

Essayiwant said...

This is so cool..thanks so much for the info. Love it!

Unknown said...

your article is very good and informative.thanks for sharing.affordable dissertation

ameliagrace said...

This was extremely accommodating! This is unquestionably something that is not discussed in master's level college. A debt of gratitude is in order regarding importing.

Buy Term Paper // custom essay writing services

Joe J. Rodriguez said...

You are certainly amazing to balance your job as a professional athlete and do your dissertation at the same time, Nicole! Well, if you really want something, then you really have to create ways to attain it. Anyway, how your dissertation? Well, I think the dissertation help you be more known in the world not just by being an athlete.

Unknown said...

The dissertation writing services are quite helpful for the students in this regard.
buy assignments // custom written dissertations // buy thesis proposal

Online Shopping in Pakistan said...

Online Shopping in Pakistan

Custom Essay Writing Service said...

Thanks for sharing your website.This blogs are very informative. I really say thanks to you.

Cheap Essays said...

Thank you for sharing these great writing tips. I really appreciate. Cheap Essays

Paper Writing Services said...

I was looking for something like this and I am so glad that I finally found it. Paper Writing Services

Mary said...

I like the topic of your dissertation because you find something that really captures your heart. I guess dissertation should always be like this: finding some topic that student's that truly love. Much like musicians will have to write lyrics so why force them to write algebra equations?

Dissertations and Anthropology Essays

Unknown said...

Our professional essay writers exactly know how to make each essay a result oriented successful.

Write my essay // Writing a research proposal // Custom writing

Unknown said...

Thanks for such a wonderful information I am looking forward to read your informative post.

writing assignments // custom writing // best essays

ameliagrase said...

I am really impressed by this blog! Very clear explanation of issues is given and it is open to everyone. thanks for posting this work of yours..this is very good!

writing services // write a research paper // paper writing services // custom writing

website development company said...

If possible, would you mind updating your blog with more information.. It is extremely helpful for me.

Unknown said...

this is really nice to read..informative post is very good to read..thanks a lot!
Best advertising Agency in the world | advertising agencies in Lahore | advertising agencies in Karachi

Cheap Essays said...

Absolutely unique and fine piece of information. I've never spent that much time reading before but this is really awesome. Cheap Essays

Abdullah said...

If you want essay and dissertation writing services on low cost then contact us
http://dissertations-tips.blogspot.com/2013/03/now-students-can-relax-dissertation.html

Unknown said...

Hi! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a team of volunteers and new initiatives in the same niche. The blog gave us useful information to work. You have done an amazing job!
Advertising agencies in UK | Mobile apps for university

V-neck tshirts said...

Thank you for sharing with us. The content is very good and helpful for me, I learn and know more about it.

Faith Mark said...

Dissertation writing is not a joke but a very important task for students in their academic life. This content is very informative, helpful and good. I reached your site when i was searching about
dissertation writing service

Unknown said...

Our team of Essay Writing Services is comprised of professionals and experts who have wide knowledge and experience in delivering your expectations. We produce highly researched articles through use of various materials that are; our own library full of Books in various common fields, online libraries, your files and other sources. We are guided by the principle of Originality, creativity, excellence and customer satisfaction.

smartDoc said...

Thank you for an excellent article very interesting one..

Dissertation Writing Services said...

Awesome tips. Same like your, our team of writers is also providing cheap dissertation services.

Web Development India said...

Great Tips you are sharing.. Thank you..



Wedding Websites Online

Bicycles Online

Airport Taxi said...

I love it your ideas are great. Nice one good job..
Airport Taxi

Idmen said...

Our students will soon be able to do not only some facile exercise but go through gradually planned research on the given topic for their universities. It is possible because this one dissertation writer don't lack experience in writing short pieces for my class-mates and college friends.

Unknown said...


Good stuff. It is interesting to read comment


Dissertation writing services

phd thesis writing services said...

Great post !!!!

phd assistance said...

Great post !

 phd Thesis writing services

Unknown said...

Working on the give topic is really a difficult task but your this tutorial made it easy for me to handle it without any problem. If anyone seeking information then this blog is the best place for him as it has quality content for your required information. Thanks for sharing.
essay help online

Ganesan said...


Thanks for sharing this valuable and useful information. You must have researched a lot on this topic. Great job done keep posting more
PhD Dissertation Proposal Format

How to write a dissertation said...


Nice post that you have shared with us thank you so much.
Dissertation writing services

vasi said...

Thanks for sharing this valuable and useful information. You must have researched a lot on this topic. Great job done keep posting more
Research proposal

Marco Fisher said...

Thanks for sharing your experience. Successful writing is all about grabbing the reader's attention, and keeping it. Good writing is confident and sure-footed; term papers

Unknown said...

Research Paper Writing Service Fast quality essays offer all types of essay writing service online by professional writers within Affordable prices that fulfill with the requirement. Order Now!

Albert Barkley said...

Not only thesis but students also need coursework and dissertation proposal help for which we have the best quality dissertation proposal writing services and coursework writing services which are provided in lowest prices..!!

Unknown said...

Professional essay writers know each and every thing and research at any topic for thesis writing fulfill the requirement and very affordable rates, our services is very best students achieve the best grades and awards.
Translation of Documents

Unknown said...

I just wanted to say that I found your site via Goolge and I am glad I did. Keep up the good work and I will make sure to bookmark you for when I have more free time away from the books. Thanks again!
<a href="http://www.onlineessaywriting.co.uk/buy-dissertations-online.php>buy dissertation online</a>

Unknown said...

I was working and suddenly I visits your site frequently and recommended it to me to read also. The writing style is superior and the content is relevant. Thanks for the insight you provide the readers!
You can get assignments writing help from http://ukassignmentwriters.com/assignment-writing-help.php

Unknown said...


Thanks! You’ve put some great information together here. It’s so comprehensive! I love that you included everything from the nuts and bolts of getting started
custom essays uk

Dissertation Writing said...

In this regard, the dissertation services are quite helpful for the students... however writing a dissertation is not easy as it requires a lot of time in researching collecting and compiling relative information.

Assignment Writing Service UK said...

You have done a great job by posting more information. Thanks a lot for sharing such useful information.

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing your experience.
John arnold is an academic writer of the Dissertation Guidance. Who writes quality academic papers for students to help them in accomplishing their goals.
Dissertation Help

Unknown said...

You have super job. thanks
buy dissertation

Writing a Dissertation said...

Dissertation writing requires research, reflecting over methods. There exist organizations online to provide the essay on dissertation....

ashley brown said...

The information shared here by the writer is really much interesting and informative. Great job, keep it up. you can also visit www.dissertation-writing-uk.com/

Dissertation Help Online said...

Your essay seems good. However, there are many structural and formation flaws like you haven’t used proper referencing style and do not quoted.

Dissertation Writing Services said...

Dissertation Writing Services is very good firm, this firm provides me custom written papers for my assignment work at very affordable amount.

updatesee said...

it seems good that you provided the great source on writing
phd motivation letter.

fozia said...

nice post
Hamilton Airport Taxi

dissertation writing service said...

You are certainly incredible to help sense of balance your work as being a skilled sportsperson as well as perform ones dissertation at the same time, Nicole! Very well, when you would like something, then you really have to generate strategies to achieve the idea. Regardless, the way ones dissertation? Very well, I believe the dissertation help you you have to be recognized on the planet not only by being an sportsperson.

dissertation writing services uk said...

Dissertation includes recent research, pondering over methods. There are many organizations available online to provide the essay on dissertation.

Unknown said...

This nice and informative post. thank you for sharing this informative and valuable post with us.
Coursework Help UK

Unknown said...

Great and informative post. thank you for sharing this information with us.
Coursework Help UK

Unknown said...

Such great information. thanks for sharing this nice information with us.
gcse coursework

Assign Project said...

Dissertation thesis writing is not like a witticism and plays a game. The thesis is very important in the academic career of the students. Our professional writer generates the thesis have no concession in the work, especially in superiority and content is unique in the thesis. Writers have a wide range of experience and getting the information online libraries further helpful in the thesis writing.
Translation of Documents

dissertation topics said...

Content writing is very excellent job. Its very creative and mindblowing work. I like this job because i am also a writer and write very good articles and editorials

Unknown said...

Idea generation is very important when it comes to choosing the best thesis topic. The students must have the skills as well as the resources to carry out the research that goes with the topic as selecting the right topic means that they will be conducting thorough research on it for writing the paper. assignment writing services

Unknown said...

Publishing an dissertation composition need step-by-step study the way it is actually hard to write down. A trendy write-up is necessary to grow an affiliate site through leaf as well as destined.essay writing service

Ameliaji said...

http://dissertation.services/
This is really very useful information that I have come across through searching the keyword Dissertation Services UK

Cheap Essays said...

Thanks for the nice information. I am sure, I will tweet this to my twitter account. This will help a lot of users. Cheap Essays

Ameliaji said...

This is really very useful information that I have come across through searching the keyword Dissertation Services UK
This is really very useful information that I have come across through searching the keyword Dissertation Services UK

Unknown said...

One such professional service provider is DISSERTATIONUK.CO.UK, a name you can trust when important writing work is required to be completed soon. It has been their forte to provide high quality writings without any compromise to the clients on almost any desired subject. With their team of expert writers all you need to do is send the requirements on their email address info@theessayhelp.com rest will be taken care of by them. They are highly professional and adhere to the deadlines extended by the clients each time. Apart from that they offer affordable service with easy payment options. if you want more information about us click here - Dissertation Writing Service UK

Unknown said...

They provide pupil all over the globe with their wide range of experience in a whole spectrum of academics. The requirement might be for homework, term papers, research paper or essay writing and you can stay confident that they will cover each topic in ample depth to come up with the best possible outcome.
College Homework Help

Unknown said...

Finance Homework Help is the perfect one-stop solution to manage your fiscal projects with our expert professional and get it back on time. When you find it really difficult to solve down your problems and you need guidance to solve all your answers perfectly, then Finance Homework help comes in to you. We have the best professionals that help you in your projects so that you can get top grades in them.if you want to more details click here - Accounting Homework Help

Unknown said...

Writing tasks are the most unavoidable assignments in a student’s academic career. Writing tasks are important, because they cultivate a sense of learning in the minds of the students and also helps understand the subject in deep.Thesis Writing Service

Unknown said...

Get History Essay Help, Research Papers, Dissertation and Thesis by expert Writers at very Reasonable prices. All are our tutors/writers are full time and we have 24/7 work environment so that you never miss any next deadline.Thanks |
History Essay Writing Service

Unknown said...

Hence expert help is required for such students.Thanks | Social Study Homework Help

Unknown said...

Homework Help page for Business Homework Help. Just Email us the details and our tutors will take care of it.

Unknown said...

Experience value for money at ease with Coursework Writing Help

Janifar soloman said...

Home page for Coursework Writing Help, Essay writing service, ghost writing service, Research papers,Thanks | Coursework Writing Service

Academic Essay Writing Service said...

Availing the services of Academic Essay Writing Service is easy and hassle free. What you all have to do is to just email them all the details of your desired subject matter, you will get what you want at the best possible time. We will provide you with a quote and you can henceforth make a secure payment online.

Unknown said...

The online service has a tie up with reputed tutors and brilliant writers who can guide the scholars to complete their assignments accurately.
Coursework Writing Help

Unknown said...

This post is very helpful for me.
Custom Dissertation Writing Service

Unknown said...

Marketing Dissertation at very good Prices with assured high quality, proof read by experts. We have more than 45 writers.
Marketing Dissertation Writing Service

mayazoe said...

While the potato is of great importance in the United States, it is in northern and central Europe that it is often the chief starchy food of the common people. In addition to its use as food for man and beast, the manufacture of industrial alcohol and of starch is of much importance.
no assignment policy

Adameve said...

It is good to see such a helpful website! It has informative as well as interesting articles. I look forward to visit this site again and again. Students with the assignment writing problem could visit our site and can opt for our assignment writing help.

Isabell Kiral said...

This is one of the best post. Different writing companies are providing writing services but I like most dissertation writing service because this is a result oriented writing company.

Cheap essay writing said...

This is one of the best post. I really liked this post. Thanks for sharing this good post.

packers and movers in lohardaga said...

I think this is one of the best blog for me because this is really helpful for me. Thanks for sharing this valuable information for free...
packers and movers in lohardaga

Pendants in Pakistan said...

This is really awesome blog.
Earrings in Pakistan
Bangles Design
Online Jewelry in Pakistan
Bridal Jewelry in Pakistan

SKP Knowledge Services said...

Thanks for sharing such huge content keep posting further....Feel free to visit our website Outsource Web Development Services in chennai
android application development services in chennai
Mobile Application Development Services in chennai
Software Application Development Services in chennai

Bradley Howell said...

Thanks for the blog very nice keep going.
camera repairs birmingham uk

samsung sm t560 tablet said...

your article is well written and simple to understand. you make excellent points.Thanks for the blog.