Before you can write a dissertation, you must write a dissertation proposal. How to do that is worth a closer look. In my July 24 column, “It’s a Dissertation, Not a Book,” I emphasized the ...

The dissertation proposal and the specialty exam serve different purposes and should be viewed as separate activities, even though often executed concurrently. The dissertation proposal marks the ...

Guide to Writing a Dissertation Proposal By Elizabeth Ferry, Department of Anthropology, Brandeis University (updated Nov. 17, 2021) Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come ...