PhDone: A Professional Dissertation Editor's Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD

by Allen Roda, Lauren Saunders, Kevin Anderson

The #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller! Everything you need to finally finish your doctorate Based on decades of experience working with thousands of doctoral candidates at Dissertation Editor, Dr. Allen Roda and Dr. Lauren Saunders deliver a comprehensive yet accessible guide filled with practical advice, illuminating stories, and hard-earned wisdom that will empower you to complete your dissertation and earn your degree.   Breaking down the doctoral journey step-by-step, offering invaluable tips and resources along the way, PhDone is an essential tool for any doctoral candidate. Dr. Roda and Dr. Saunders demystify what a successful dissertation entails, detailing how to formulate your abstract, write your introduction, research your topic, and build a literature review. In PhDone, you’ll also learn how   Choose and construct your methodology (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) Develop research questions, conduct research, and obtain IRB approval Properly analyze results and formulate conclusions Master the process of revising, editing, and formatting Nail your defense and earn final approval In addition to outlining the technical components of a dissertation, PhDone provides recommendations for maintaining a schedule, establishing a productive workspace, and cultivating a work-life balance—integral to a successful PhD journey. Dr. Roda and Dr. Saunders share anecdotes and guidance on the many hurdles doctoral candidates face beyond writing the  dissertation itself, including how to navigate dissertation committees, the potentially challenging advisor-advisee relationship, and more. Wherever you are in your doctoral journey, Dr. Roda and Dr. Saunders offer you the tools you need to conquer academia’s biggest challenge and get PhDone.  

188 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2023

Reviews

[Mattick Frick]

Comprehensive and welcoming guide to the process of dissertation crafting, one might say the write approach. I appreciated the inclusion of work-life balancing amidst such a consuming journey. Roda, Saunders, and Anderson thoroughly break down the steps into an accessible flow and maintain an engaging narrative throughout.

[KA]

Great book for any graduate student. Practical advice that will save you a ton of time and frustration.