FREE Webinar: Dissertation Do’s & Don’ts: How to Stay on Track & Finish Strong

Dissertation Do’s and Don’ts: How to Stay on Track and Finish Strong

Writing a dissertation is one of the most challenging—and transformative—experiences of any doctoral journey. From narrowing your topic to managing data collection, analysis, feedback, and your own well-being, the process can feel overwhelming without clear guidance. In this webinar, Jessica L. Parker, EdD, a doctoral student supervisor with 15+ years of research experience and a reviewer for multiple academic journals, breaks down the essential strategies that successful students use to move from “stuck” to “finished.”

Drawing from real student examples and evidence-based best practices, Dr. Parker will walk you through the core stages of the dissertation process—from topic selection to defense—and highlight the most common pitfalls to avoid at every step. You’ll learn how to create a feasible, well-aligned research design, craft strong problem statements, build effective literature search strategies, prepare for IRB approval, organize your data analysis, and manage your project efficiently.

This webinar also emphasizes the human side of the dissertation: staying resilient, managing self-doubt, preventing burnout, and cultivating productive advisor relationships. Whether you’re just beginning or deep into writing, you’ll leave with practical tools, clearer direction, and renewed confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to choose a feasible, well-scoped dissertation topic
• The essential components of a strong proposal
• How to design aligned research questions, methods, and analysis plans
• Ways to improve your literature review with synthesis—not summaries
• Strategies for preparing successful IRB applications
• Best practices for data collection, coding, and interpretation
• How to track revisions and collaborate effectively with your advisor
• Productivity systems that help you maintain momentum
• How to protect your mental health throughout the process

Who Should Attend:

Doctoral students at any stage of the dissertation process—especially those seeking clarity, structure, and research-backed strategies for finishing strong.