As part of the dissertation process, you will need to create a dissertation proposal defense PowerPoint to present a summary of the plan for your study. You will need to show how important your study is and how it is useful. When creating the PowerPoint, keep in mind that you Read more…
In your dissertation, you will need to have a table of contents. The table of contents should contain all the headings, subheadings, preliminary pages, and supplementary pages in the body of your paper. APA does not specify the guidelines for a table of contents. However, it does provide general guidelines Read more…
In 2020, the average age of a graduate from a PhD program in the United States was 33. However, 6% of the graduates were over 45. When people ask what the average age of a PhD student is, many times they’re really asking, “Am I too old to get a Read more…
What’s the difference between an abstract and an introduction? You asked, we’ll answer. In this article, we answer all of your questions about dissertation abstracts. What Is the Difference Between an Abstract and an Introduction? An abstract and an introduction both come towards the beginning of your dissertation, but they Read more…
The PhD qualifying exam varies by institution and discipline, but they all share something in common: they are among the most difficult tests you will ever take. A PhD qualifying exam is given after you completed your coursework. It is the final hurdle before you begin to work on your Read more…
APA uses the American style imperial standard system of measurement, although it does allow the use of the metric system of measurement if there is a need for it. If you need it, the APA style manual contains listings of approximate metric equivalences and methods for conversion. For example: 60 Read more…
If you have a friend, family member, or loved one who is involved in a PhD program, reaching out and supporting them with small or large gifts along the way can mean a lot to them. The process of going through a doctoral program is more like a marathon than Read more…
To format your text paragraphs in your papers, you will need to follow a few APA guidelines so that their appearance will be consistent. Consistency in size of paragraphs means that paragraphs are more than one sentence long. However, you should avoid writing paragraphs that are longer than one double-spaced Read more…
PhD stands for “Doctor of Philosophy.” It represents someone who has gone beyond undergraduate and master’s degrees and moved to a high point of knowledge and technical competence within a certain area. Even more importantly, it represents the creation of knowledge within that area through original research. What Makes a Read more…
The American Psychological Association is referred to by their abbreviations, APA. Their mission is to promote the communication, advancement, and application of the knowledge and field of psychological science in an effort to improve people’s lives and serve as a benefit to society at large. Their efforts are focused on Read more…