[MacPorts] #35169: Simple Tips for Dissertation Writing

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#35169: Simple Tips for Dissertation Writing
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Old description:

> 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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