[MacPorts] #35169: Simple Tips for Dissertation Writing

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#35169: Simple Tips for Dissertation Writing
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 The same advice is given to graduate students who have problems with
 writing a dissertation. These advice were taken from several school
 resources online which aim to help give students an easier time when in
 the dissertation writing process.


 == Remember that the dissertation is a training process. ==
 Most graduate students seem to forget that the dissertation process is
 actually a learning and [http://www.sei.cmu.edu/training/process.cfm
 training process]. This will teach them a lot of things - about their
 field of study or about themselves. To write dissertation is a step to
 becoming a more grown individual intellectually and even emotionally. You
 just have to believe that with all the things you have learned inside the
 classroom and with your perseverance, you will surely come up with
 something of value to your field.


 == Get to know librarians, professors, and other archivists. ==
 Not all students have good relationships with the academicians. Most of
 them actually hate these individuals. But when you are working on your
 dissertation, you have to deal with these people. They are the ones who
 will help you discover resources that can be really useful to your
 dissertation.


 == Use a system to take note of your resources. ==
 Think of an effective citation management system which can help you give
 proper citation to all your resources. Digitize the resources which you
 can. Some libraries and reading rooms have scanners and digital versions
 of the journals and books they have in their possession. Above all, always
 remember to back up everything. Burn them in CDs or DVDs, make a Google
 Docs account and update it every now and then.


 == Know your priorities. ==
 You have a lot of things to carry on - examinations, family, friends, etc.
 However, remember that you have also your dissertation to prioritize.
 [http://www.bestdissertation.com/services/dissertation.html Write
 dissertation] and finish it on time, so you can also allot some time in
 your day with the other things and people you prioritize. Make a timeline
 and observe the allotted time strictly. Make the most out of the hours you
 spend writing your research, so you can effectively finish the
 dissertation and move on with your life.


 == Work hard. ==
 Know that your sacrifices are going to be worth it someday. There will be
 a lot of times when you'd feel exhausted and you'd lose the drive to do
 the dissertation. But you have to force yourself or take a few minutes to
 have a break. Know when to do it and when to take a rest.

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