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Recently, we delved into 9 reasons you MUST answer your research questions. After reading that newsletter, you hopefully felt a new significance for both your research questions and their answers. At the… Read More »3 Easy Ways to Make Sure You Are Answering Your Research Questions
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As you are writing your dissertation, you are probably dealing with some level of anxiety about your dissertation defense. One way to reduce your anxiety is to be pretty sure… Read More »The Fastest Way to Pass Your Dissertation Defense? Write For Your Outside Committee Member