Mentoring Discussion Series, Question 3:
What is the most important thing you learned that helped you finish your dissertation?
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Melissa Estes Blair
Many people will say this, but setting a schedule is key. My last year of grad school I spent 10am-3pm, Monday-Thursday, in my library carrel writing away. Even on the days when I was stuck, I still went for at least a couple hours to try and move things along. It's your job, and needs to be scheduled that way.
Y. E. Sano
It doesn't have to be good; it just has to be done.
Dr. Hettie V. Williams
Schedule time to write on a regular basis. Getting it done must be the main focus.
Y. E. Sano
I agree. Keeping a writing schedule is a must.