by Dr. Cara | Jul 4, 2025 | Dissertation Coaching
Let’s be honest: perfectionism is exhausting. Most graduate students believe the introductory chapter of their dissertation must be flawless before moving forward with their draft. They imagine that if Chapter One isn’t completely solid, the whole dissertation will...
by Dr. Cara | Apr 24, 2025 | Dissertation Coaching, Dissertation Writing Tips
When I was working on my dissertation years ago, one thing was certain: my home had never been cleaner. Every writing session was the perfect opportunity for distraction…and I took full advantage. Floors were scrubbed, bookshelves meticulously rearranged and dust...
by Dr. Cara | Apr 11, 2025 | Dissertation Coaching, Dissertation Writing Tips
Recently, I decided to put ChatGPT to the test. I asked it a question I often hear from many of the Ph.D. students I coach: “How can I strengthen my dissertation argument?” The AI response was technically correct and well-structured—it suggested reviewing...
by Dr. Cara | Mar 21, 2025 | Dissertation Coaching
I have a working theory: winter is the season when dissertations go into hibernation. The days are short, the nights are long and, understandably, your motivation to write disappears along with the sun at 4:30 PM. If your dissertation stalled out over the winter...
by Dr. Cara | Feb 11, 2025 | Dissertation Coaching
It’s a daily occurrence for the dissertation students I work with to ask me about ChatGPT and how they can safely use it. It’s like AI is the new academic caffeine—everyone’s buzzing about it but no one’s quite sure how much is too much. It’s certainly...
