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Subject area: Arts, Humanities, Linguistics

Department: English Language and Literature

Pursuing degree: Undergraduate

Stage of research: Applications & Acceptance

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  How do you manage your time/get motivated to do work when there's very little forced structure in your schedule? How do you plan to get work done while still being free enough to spend time with the people who are your social supports?

  I'm all about self-regulation! I did this by setting deadlines and at each deadline, I would send a chapter or two to an editing company for review. I found this really kept me on task and I was always excited to see what they would return so this felt like a good goal. The editor sent back great feedback and well as made me feel like I was really making headway--not just sitting there with a huge messy draft collecting dust. Just an idea as this really worked for me. The name of the company was Elite Editing (eliteediting.com)

   

  Anyone else having a hard time finishing these last few papers? I'm hoping to find a virtual writing buddy who'll keep me on task.

  I set a schedule for myself by sending chapters based on deadlines I set to an editing company. I found this really kept me on task and I was always excited to see what they would return. The editor sent back great feedback and well as made me feel like I was really making headway--not just sitting there with a messy draft collecting dust. Just an idea as this really worked for me. The name of the company was Elite Editing (eliteediting.com)

  I need a copy editor with experience in editing dissertations in the fields of social sciences. Living in CA, but online cooperation is OK. The draft is about 250 pages, double space.

  I would check out Elite Editing (eliteediting.com). They've edited a few things for me in the past, including my disseration and proposal and have always done a great job. I think they are located in New York but I am not, and it didn't matter at all. 

  How do you manage your time better? I am a major procrastinator and it's often because I'm busy thinking about how what I have done isn't good enough, how my adviser probably thinks I'm stupid, or how my adviser will know I've been procrastinating and will think I'm lazy. Other times I just get sidetracked by the million other things that are more interesting to do and then hours of my day are gone.

  As I was procrastinating (haha) here's an article I found on time management when writing your thesis. Hope it helps!

  http://www.eliteediting.com/resources/time-management-when-writing-a-thesis.aspx

  I would like to know what websites we can or cannot use for references in our dissertations. I know we have to use certain ones.

  Here's a great article on where to find credible resources for your research. Hope this helps!

  http://www.eliteediting.com/resources/credible-research-paper-sources.aspx

  I need to find a graduate level dissertation editor, I live in Memphis, TN, but would work with one online

  Try Elite Editing. They did a great job with my dissertation, mainly cleaning up grammar, punctuation, formatting and such. I would highly recommend them. They are online at http://eliteediting.com but you can also call them. The staff is really helpful and will work with you to find the right editor, meet your deadline, etc. 

  Does anyone know of good software, a website, or some other means of doing group work on projects?

  Dropbox. For sure. Just completed a group project using this. It was easy and accessible for all of us. Highly recommend.

  Can anyone recommend any good articles concerning the topic of "Strategies for Writing Productivity?" I am facilitating a session for second and third year Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) students and I want to find a piece that would encourage good discussion. It does not have to be entirely academic either.

  HEre's a GREAT article on time management when writing, which is one of the key elements of productivity. Hope it helps.

  Any Suggestions on HOW TO GET THE PROPOSAL DONE? I have it partially written and have made little progress in months. I could use some suggestions on writing, technology, time management, and motivation. What worked for you?

  Here is a GREAT article I found on writing your dissertation proposal. Sometimes just listing out the steps and taking one at a time is the answer. I tend to get overwhelmed by a mountain of work so that helps me...

  What are the first steps to writing a research paper for publication and applications for doctoral studies?

  Make sure you use credible sources in your research paper! This is so important. Don't just google and then quote from any random website, or quote from Wikipedia, which is NOT a credible source. Here's an article on how to find quality resources for research papers. Hope it helps!  http://bit.ly/aPgqZU

  How do you manage your time better? I am a major procrastinator and it's often because I'm busy thinking about how what I have done isn't good enough, how my adviser probably thinks I'm stupid, or how my adviser will know I've been procrastinating and will think I'm lazy. Other times I just get sidetracked by the million other things that are more interesting to do and then hours of my day are gone.

  Getting into a routine is definitely helpful. I take a walk every day to a coffee shop around the corner and by the time I sit down to work, I feel in the groove. Somehow, this little exercise really helps me get myself in order. Here's an article I found on managing your time when writing major papers like thesis papers. Hope it helps! http://www.eliteediting.com/resources/time-management-when-writing-a-thesis.aspx

  I have to narrow my dissertation topic but I'm having hard time. How did you narrow your topic? Any tips are appreciated.

  I found this great article on keys to writing the dissertation proposal. Definitely helped get me started: http://bit.ly/c1NFFb