Grant C., Tomal D.R. How to Finish and Defend Your Dissertation: Strategies to Complete the Professional Practice Doctorate

Lanham: R & L Education, 2013. — 248 p.A first of its kind, this book provides you everything you need to know about successfully passing the dissertation defense such as: preparing and finishing the manuscript, using cloud-based communities, preparing presentations, using effective communication strategies, managing stress, motivating yourself, revising and editing the manuscript, publishing and presenting the final dissertation and more.ForewordThe Realities of What It Takes to Finish Your Dissertation
Your Relationship with the Committee and Your Chairperson
Refining Your Dissertation Proposal for the Final Manuscript
Presenting Your Results and Discussion in the Final Manuscript
Using Cloud-Based Virtual Communities in the Dissertation Process
Preparing for the Final Defense Presentation
Developing Effective Communication and Motivation Skills
The Dissertation Defense: The Day Has Arrived
Passing the Defense and Editing the Final Dissertation Manuscript
How to Publish and Present Your Dissertation
Epilogue
Professional Organization Websites
Preparing Documents and Using Presentation Aids
Doctoral Candidate Personality Style Inventory
Doctoral Candidate Time Management Assessment
Doctoral Stress and Composure Survey
Dissertation Success Self-Assessment