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Happy Doc Student Podcast
Exposing 5 Dissertation Myths with Dr. Dani Babb
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In this episode, Dr. Dani Babb exposes five dissertation myths, gives you the facts, and how to manage what is sometimes the cold, hard truth about this process.
View the corresponding PowerPoint via YouTube here: https://youtu.be/unXp9wd8rtY
Myth #1: Your dissertation needs to solve a huge problem.
Fact: Your dissertation does not need to solve world hunger. It needs to contribute to the academic body of knowledge.
Myth #2: Your dissertation problem statement needs to be broad enough that it can be applied universally.
Fact: Your problem statement needs to be narrow and specific.
Myth #3: Your dissertation will be published and read by the entire scholarly community.
Fact: Your dissertation will be read by your committee, maybe some members of the college, but likely not by anyone else.
Myth #4: You cannot move forward if you do not hit your required sample size.
Fact: You can move forward without the required sample size (work with your committee on how to frame this).
Myth #5: Your Dissertation Committee will agree about your work, then you can charge ahead.
Fact: Your committee is comprised of individuals with differing perspectives; there will be disagreements.
Connect with Dani
Dani.babb@dissertationprep.com
Social Media: @DissertationPrep
https://www.youtube.com/@DoctoralHelp
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