1. Think about the objectives and aims of your dissertation. Consider the expectations of your advisor and committee regarding the dissertation.
2. Check out the Dissertation Roadmap presentation provided during a previous Dissertation Boot Camp hosted by FSU Libraries.
3. Establish a preliminary timeline for the dissertation project.
4. Review dissertations in your field of study, focusing on research interests and works from your department.
5. Build and utilize dissertation toolkits to facilitate the management and organization of your dissertation project.
Note: More information and resources on dissertation writing are available on the "Guide to Dissertation Writing" page of this guide.
Use the Dissertation Calculator to plan a timeline for your dissertation journey:
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