Dissertation Defended

I successfully defended my dissertation! This crazy scramble is finally winding down.

Here is how it went down: My plan was to complete my degree before the end of Spring quarter, so anticipating many rewrites, I had agreed with my coach to a goal of submitting a draft of chapter five (the final chapter of a dissertation with findings and recommendations) by the end of February so my mentor would have two weeks to comment on the paper before the close of the quarter. I met my goal and also revised my other chapters. My mentor read the dissertation in record time and suddenly I am doing revisions on one day turnarounds and defending the dissertation. It'll be some weeks before I get the official word, but my efforts are done for the moment.

The lesson: Have a goal! Second lesson: Surround yourself with people who will support you!

Shaun

Shaun's Update

Hi all, I've been absent for a while. I am polishing my dissertation and looking forward to defending it. I will likely redesign my blog and website when I get some much needed free time, let me know your thoughts.

Shaun