Session Process

The process for individual virtual coaching sessions for dissertation assistance typically involves several steps:

INITIAL CONSULTATION: The process often begins with an initial consultation where we will discuss the communicated needs, goals, and concerns regarding your research or dissertation. This may include assessing the current stage of the dissertation, identifying challenges, and determining how we can best support your goals..

Contact to Schedule

SCHEDULING SESSIONS: All sessions are conducted via Microsoft Teams. You will receive an email with the details, connection information, and a form to complete before joining the session.

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SESSION STRUCTURE: Each session will be one hour in length. Each session will follow a structured format tailored to the client’s needs. This may involve reviewing progress since the last session, discussing any challenges or obstacles encountered, setting goals for the upcoming weeks, and strategizing on how to overcome obstacles and achieve those goals.

GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT: Our guidance supports your questions and journey on their expertise in dissertation writing and academic research. This may include advice on research methodologies, literature review techniques, data analysis, and ethical research.

FEEDBACK AND ACCOUNTABILITY: We offer constructive feedback on your work to help you refine your ideas, improve your writing, or strategize how to stay on track with your dissertation timeline

RESOURCES AND TOOLS: In addition to personalized guidance, we may recommend relevant resources, tools, and strategies to help you succeed in your dissertation journey. This may include academic databases, writing guides, productivity tools, and time management techniques.

FOLLOW-UP AND PROGRESS TRACKING: After each session, we will follow up with you to provide a recap of the discussion.

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ONGOING RESEARCH SUPPORT: We would love to stay in touch to assist you in achieving your academic or industry future research goals.

Important Things You Should Know

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

A dissertation consultation service like Ethical Roots of Research is designed to offer personalized and tailored guidance and assistance to researchers from the beginning of an academic journey to continuing independent research. Our consulting service assists in navigating the intricacies of research, strategies, structure, and ethics adheres to academic standards, and showcases scholarly excellence.

Dissertation consultation services can encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to:

  • Topic brainstorming and refinement
  • Research proposal development
  • Research structure review
  • Methodology design and refinement
  • Data analysis support
  • We are not a writing service; however, we will offer general guidance on APA and writing style.
  • Defense preparation and conference rehearsal
  • Ethical review of IRB application
  • Interpretation of feedback from educational institutions or journal reviewers
By leveraging the expertise of seasoned academics and subject matter experts, a dissertation consultation service can offer invaluable insights, constructive feedback, and tailored advice throughout every stage of your research process. Whether you’re struggling with narrowing down the research topic, literature review, methodology, data analysis, or writing style, consultants can provide clarity and direction to enhance the quality and rigor of your work.
If you find yourself facing challenges or uncertainties during any phase of your dissertation journey, such as formulating a research question, synthesizing literature, analyzing data, or structuring your writing, seeking consultation can be immensely beneficial. Additionally, if you’re aiming for academic excellence and want to ensure your dissertation meets rigorous standards, engaging with consultants can provide the guidance and support needed to achieve your goals.
  • Cite sources accurately to give credit.
  • Avoid plagiarism by using your own words and proper citations.
  • Use reputable and peer-reviewed sources and ensure synthesis when other researchers’ research is added to your writing.
  • Follow ethical guidelines.
  • Be transparent about methods and limitations.
  • Obtain permission for copyrighted material.
  • Maintain data integrity.
  • Credit collaborators fairly.
  • Respect intellectual property rights.
Seek guidance when unsure.

Of course we can, we understand (especially during the dissertation journey) while your dissertation chair ideally provides support, not all students have collaborative relationships. We help you fills gaps and offer fresh perspectives.

If you are a post-doc and need more clarification on conducting your study or publishing we have resources and consultants that can assist your with your research needs.

Of course, when you request assistance in this area our consultants all serve or have served as Chairs and are researchers, we can prepare you to deliver your presentation or defense for clarity and engagement. Some ways we can assist include:

  • Content development
  • Structuring
  • Visual aids
  • Practice sessions
  • Tailored advice
  • Stress management
  • Mock presentations
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