In APA, a block quote contains a direct quotation that consists of 40 or more words. When writing papers, keep in mind that you should use block quotations in moderation. A summary or paraphrase of the information from your sources Read more…
If you’re wondering how to cite an interview in APA, there are really just two answers. The most common type of interview provided in papers is the personal interview, which is obtained from a source that is not recoverable by Read more…
While getting gifts for dissertation committee members is not traditional, but it’s becoming more of the norm these days. If done properly, it can be a good way to say thank you to your committee members. However, getting gifts for Read more…
When writing academic papers, you will usually quote or paraphrase a short passage from a book. However, in some cases, you may want to refer to an entire chapter in a book. There are a few differences between how you Read more…
TED talks are usually presented by experts or professionals in a certain field or arena. However, they are not as reliable as a scholarly source, such as a peer-reviewed article. This does not mean that the information in the presentations Read more…
As much as your dissertation may have been a battle, and as much as members of your committee may have seemed unreasonable at times, their ultimate goal was to help you be a better researcher and finish your degree. They Read more…
The specific guidelines for how to cite a dissertation in APA style depend on a few factors. We’ll go over those below. However, no matter the specifics of the citation, the title of the dissertation is always written the same Read more…
When writing your dissertation or other academic papers, you may have to cite a lecture in APA. Keep these guidelines handy and you will have no problem citing a lecture that your professor delivers. Personal lecture notes The easiest Read more…
If you’re curious about how to be a good PhD student, this article is a good place to start. As a professor for over 30 years, much of that as a Dissertation Committee Chair, I’ve watched many students navigate the Read more…
Life of a PhD student? Hell. That about sums it up. Okay, that’s not a very satisfying answer. Nor is it completely true. Life as a PhD student doesn’t always feel like hell. It does sometimes, but it’s also an Read more…