The dissertation process can be a very long run to travel. Many students will begin the degree program with a short introduction to the dissertation process; however, most students will not understand the process until the final months nearing completion. These are some things you should understand about the dissertation process.

First, the dissertation process is rarely the same between two different schools – so if you do not know the answers do not ask friends who went to other colleges. Second, the dissertation process is typically designed to take approximately 2 years and include other courses. This is because the dissertation can be literally hundreds of pages long and will many times include a specific study that must be conducted and evaluated. Third, nearly every single college will assign you a mentor or tutor to assist you with the dissertation process and to assist with the complications of the dissertation itself – such as through editing and reviewing the work. (more…)