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...
by Dr. Cara | Jan 15, 2025 | Dissertation Coaching
When I first started working in academia many years ago, the long and winding road to earning a Ph.D. was frequently reserved for the few who could navigate its formal structures and significant costs. Cut to today: the landscape has radically transformed. As a...
by Dr. Cara | Sep 27, 2024 | Dissertation Coaching
As a dissertation coach who has worked with students all around the world, one of the most common questions I get from students is: “How long should my dissertation be?” The answer is not straightforward but is a crucial consideration for anyone embarking...
