A Dissertation is Not a Book

If you’re a PhD student, stop comparing your dissertation to major works you read in class and beyond. 

For an eye-opening experiment, try this: Find a book that was based on the author’s dissertation and read both the book and the dissertation side-by-side.

You’ll be amazed (and encouraged), I promise.

Agree? Disagree? Share your thoughts.

A Dissertation is Not a Book

Another quick thought. What do you think? 👇👇👇

Grad School: The Secret Syllabus

In Grad School, there are two syllabi: one public, one secret.

In this mentorship program, I’ll guide you through the “secret syllabus” of grad school, sharing concrete, practical advice.

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