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Writing YourOwnToyOS
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Writing yourownToyOS - Part III
By Raghu and Chitkala
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Writing YourOwnToyOS
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Writing YourOwnToyOS (PART II)
By Krishnakumar R.
Part I was published in April.
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Writing YourOwnToyOS
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Writing YourOwnToyOS (Part I)
By Krishnakumar R.
This article is a hands-on tutorial for...
... impossible to predict but will inevitably occur. I
frequently remind you to “check with your advisor,” “check with your peer-
support group,” “check with your chair.” These individuals know your ... similarities across
institutions. Writingyour Doctoral Dissertation offers a combination of the
general rules, along with strategies for coping with the range of experiences
you may encounter in your progress. ... Preface
xii
element, the social interactions which are the hallmark of doctoral programs,
and probably the most problematic for most doctoral students. Recognizing
the...
... involved in writing a dissertation. Initially you will need an overview,
offered in Part I, entitled “ Getting a sense of the terrain.” PartII is called “
Preparing for your study,” and Part III provides ... coursework preceding your dissertation
prepares you for writingyour dissertation, particularly thinking of all the term
paper writing required in your courses. Clearly those experiences will ... magnified many times in
the process of writingyour dissertation. Writing a paper promotes learning,
as does writing a dissertation. In the process of writingyour dissertation you
will learn many...
... involved
in writing a dissertation.
Writing a Term Paper
In writingyour term papers, you followed what your professor directed you
to do, in the main. Your professors monitored your pace. Many, ... which you referred to in your paper were suggested by your
professor. The topic of your paper was probably predetermined by your
professor and you had a deadline to meet. Your term paper usually ... professor, your dissertation will reflect your
resourcefulness at identifying pertinent sources. In fact, in the process of
writing your dissertation, you become the expert, in contrast to your term
papers...
... birthing event A process filled with anticipation, tension of the unknown,
and ultimately, a new life along with the possibility of post-partum
depression.
A blind person An individual stumbling in a ... more adept at
growing /writing. This metaphor suggests an optimistic stance on writing a
dissertation, viewing it as an intellectual and emotional growth process with a
positive, predictable outcome ... deeper your education, the more it will change you. (That’s why it’s so
important to choose carefully what you study and with whom.)
(Booth et al., 1995, p. 9)
When we think about “writing...
... between a doctoral
dissertation and a dissertation proposal, will facilitate your participation in
conversations with your classmates and your professors. As you learn the technical
language, ... matriculation; Phase II is marked by the completion of
coursework; Phase III ends the successful completion of the examination or
candidacy experience; Phase IV ends with the approval of your dissertation.
Advancement ... Approximately 50
per cent of those who enter doctoral programs are awarded degrees. I believe your
reading this book will increase the likelihood of your success, particularly since
many who drop...
... your process. The chapters in Parts
II and III provide extensive details concerning each of these stages.
The Dissertation Committee
Your dissertation committee is comprised of faculty from your ... Dissertation Proposal
The purpose of writing a dissertation proposal is formally to “propose” to
the university faculty that they support (through faculty assignment and other
resources) your engagement ... or focus;
• establish your dissertation committee including your dissertation chair and
your dissertation readers;
• write a dissertation proposal in collaboration with your dissertation
committee;
•...
... completing your dissertation. At this
stage all of the work you do is towards writingyour dissertation.”
Writing Your Dissertation
You have now entered probably the most time-intensive part of ... recommendations are offered, you need to consult with
your committee about your next steps in modifying your proposal.
Ultimately, your proposal is sent to the Office of the Director of Graduate
Studies, ... inter-departmental group of faculty.
Your primary focus in seeking approval is your committee, who have expertise
in your specific domain, and have worked with you in the formulation of your
topic...
... yourself to write every day, tired or not.
32 Set and meet yourown deadlines.
33 Document everything.
34 Never throw anything away.
35 Get the library to support your efforts.
36 Establish your ... programs conducive to your dissertation,
including those which will format according to the required style (e.g.
MLA, APA).
51 Get a flat-bed scanner to ease the process.
52 Get yourown computer. Don’t ... and encourage each other. If it is
possible, collaborate with other students who are working on topics
closely related to yours.
64 The fond memories I have mostly focus around the interesting...
... comfortable for those in your group. Your advancement will
be monitored by your group, and facilitated or restricted by them. In a
collaborative group, your knowledge is enriched by sharing with your
collaborators. ... research.
Your decision about the tack you will take in doing your dissertation cannot
be made in isolation. You need to know about the generally accepted practice
in your department and make your ... colleagues from your
workplace. You could also restrict your group to one or two other people. Or
you could have a relatively large group of seven or eight. Your comfort level,
your experiences...
... explored in your courses.
A fourth approach might be to review your journal writing or file for
“potential research,” noting the numerous questions you posed as you
reflected on your personal ... which you acquired in your coursework and
from your independent reading and journal writing.
Figure 5.2 Creating your working environment: an alternative view
Identifying your dissertation topic
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Now ... find the most productive environment (see Figure 5.2).
There are many places where you might choose to start. You need to create
the settings which will expedite your progress.
Identifying Your Research...
... the most advanced students in the
department; and/or
• to fulfill university responsibilities.
You select your committee from among those in your department and related
departments, those whose ... your particular department expects. …
However, it is even more important that your advisor is willing to spend
hours helping you improve your thesis and is someone with whom you
Identifying your ... useful as you advance to the stage of writing your
formal dissertation. You will probably write many pages prior to actually
writing text which will become part of your completed dissertation.
The...
... of your committee usually happens simultaneously
with the university’s official approval of your proposed dissertation research.
(This document is typically called your “dissertation proposal.”) ... of
developing your dissertation proposal.
During the time when you are drafting your dissertation proposal you may
consult with a large number of professors. This process is both a testing
ground for your ... important official steps:
• appointing your dissertation committee; and
• accepting your dissertation proposal.
Because the writing of the dissertation proposal includes the development and
refinement...
... collective and individual time. When
your dissertation proposal is accepted, your committee is officially
designated. The proposed faculty committee both supports your proposal for
approval and advances ... serve on your committee. Expect that your
readers will offer suggestions which are likely to enhance your study,
necessitating additional revisions of your proposal. Look on all of your work
as ... to Work with Your Committee
The relationship between you and your dissertation committee is perhaps the
most significant factor in your completion of the doctoral degree. It is in your
best interest...
... with your dissertation as rapidly as possible.
Your meetings with your committee are academic conversations, talking
about ideas and processes. Be ready to explain your thinking based on your
interpretation ... with your literature search?
• What are your hunches about what your findings may reveal?
• What are your reasons for choosing this strategy?
• How is your study likely to contribute to our knowledge?
• ... student, cognizant of your commitment to doing your dissertation. If you
absent yourself from the academic community without explaining your new
pressures, they may take you and your work less seriously,...