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“No one will lower your grade if you don’t submit to a conference.” UMBC Graduate Dean Janet Rutledge discusses the need for self efficacy and independence
On Tuesday, January 20, 2015, Dr. Janet Rutledge, Dean of the Graduate School at UMBC, addressed the participants of the Winter 2015 Dissertation House. Dr. Rutledge, a national leader in graduate education, discussed the “process” of obtaining the PhD. She stated that the papers that were being written in high school or during undergraduate studies were… Continue reading
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Dissertation House for Employees and Non-traditional Students, 10/10-11
If you are an employee of UMBC (50% time or more) or a “Non-Traditional” student, and if you are working on your graduate school courses, proposal, or dissertation, then this event is for you! We’ve worked with our UMBC employees who are also graduate students at UMBC, College Park, Northeastern, and other institutions. This year, we… Continue reading
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The research content should be the challenge, not the dissertation process
This morning, Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale opened the Summer 2014 Dissertation House at UMBC with a story about her own dissertation process. She said that part of the motivation for her current passion as a “Dissertation Coach” is that the research content should be the challenge; the dissertation PROCESS should not be the challenge. The PROMISE… Continue reading
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The Summer Dissertation House at UMBC begins in July. Applications are being accepted now.
The Summer Dissertation House is coming to UMBC, July 8-11. Graduate students who plan to participate should follow the application procedures on the application webpage for the Dissertation House. Open application period: Early bird May 12, 2014 – May 23, 2014. Late registration May 24, 2014 – May 31, 2014 (Applications received during the early bird period… Continue reading
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Don’t stop working on the dissertation until you’re finished, and learn from “Painful People”
The following message was posted as part of the Dissertation House’s blog within the “Winter 2014 Challenge” thread. It is repeated here so that those who read the general blog, will receive the message as well. At the time of the original post, there were 112 messages. Now, there are 134. Good job “DHers!” The… Continue reading
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LLC’s doctoral students “get it done” in the Dissertation House – July 2013
Forming a community can be so important to success, particularly during a typically isolating process like graduate school. Today, we feature doctoral students from UMBC’s Department of Language, Literacy, and Culture (LLC) who are working on their dissertations during the 2013 Summer Dissertation House at UMBC. Congratulations to our LLC students who have taken the… Continue reading
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Summer Dissertation Houses at UMBC and College Park – July 2013
Our Summer Dissertation Houses will be held at UMBC and College Park in July 2013. UMBC: July 9-12, 2013: https://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/save-the-date-summer-dissertation-house-july-9-12-2013-umbc/ UMCP: July 16-19, 2013 Deadlines have passed, but for questions, contact promisestaff@gmail.com for UMBC’s Dissertation House, and grad-retention@umd.edu for UMCP’s Dissertation House. In each case, please put “Dissertation House” in the subject line of the email.… Continue reading
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Summer 2013: “Writing for Publication” Workshop at UMBC, July 9-10
Based on The Dissertation House, “Writing for Publication” allows graduate students at all levels to spend time on publications for journals. In these sessions, students who are ready to prepare research for publication will gather as a group to work on manuscripts. Dates: Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Location: UMBC Commons, Room 331 Eligibility:… Continue reading
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Save the date! Summer Dissertation House: July 9-12, 2013 @ UMBC
Summer Dissertation House at UMBC: July 9-12, 2013 Spend 4 days writing … make progress on your dissertation! Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 9 AM – Friday, July 12, 2013 at 5 PM On Campus : COMM 329 The Summer Dissertation House is coming to UMBC, July 9-12. Graduate students who plan to participate should follow the application procedures… Continue reading
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Dissertation Coach Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale gives free seminar, Sat. 2/23/13 at UMBC
“Practical Steps for Completing Your Master’s Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation” Speaker: Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale (PROMISE Dissertation Coach, The Dissertation House) Saturday, February 23, 2013 10AM -12 Noon UMBC Campus, Public Policy Building, Room 206 Directions: http://promisesuccessseminars.wordpress.com/directions-to-campuses/ RSVP: UMBC’s graduate students are asked to RSVP on MyUMBC here:http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/16380 Students from other campuses are asked to RSVP as a… Continue reading
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New Initiative: Writing For Publication – January 22-23, 2013 @ UMBC
In the spirit of The Dissertation House, we are piloting a new seminar series called “Writing for Publication” for graduate students at all levels. In these sessions, students who are ready to prepare research for publication would gather as a group with a mentor-coach to hear advice, set goals, and work on manuscripts. Dates: Tuesday,… Continue reading
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Winter Dissertation House – Coming January 22-25, 2013
Join us for the Winter Dissertation House at UMBC. Applications are due by December 14, 2012. If you are a Graduate Student at UMBC, and if you are working on your graduate school courses, proposal, or dissertation, then this event is for you!The on-campus setting provides Dissertation House participants with productive and rewarding scholastic engagement.… Continue reading
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“Get it out of your head, and put it on paper!”
This morning’s Dissertation House mini-lecture focuses on Overcoming Writer’s Block. This morning, Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale, Dissertation Coach, is discussing tips for moving past mere thoughts and blockages. The theme for the morning is to “start writing!” The founders of the PROMISE Dissertation House in Maryland have worked with many students over the years. It is… Continue reading
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Summer Weekend Dissertation House “Home” – Math/Psych Room 103, 8:30 AM – 7 PM, Fri. – Sat., June – August.
The PROMISE Dissertation House is committed to helping students to finish their dissertations. Therefore, we invite all students who have participated in a past Dissertation House or one of the “How to Complete Your Thesis or Dissertation” to participate in the Summer Dissertation House weekend rooms. You may come to work on proposals, dissertations, grant… Continue reading
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Summer Dissertation House 2012, July 10-13 at UMBC
The Summer Dissertation House is coming to UMBC, July 10-13. Graduate students who plan to participate should follow the application procedures on the application webpage for the Dissertation House. Open application period: April 30, 2012 – May 14, 2012. Applications received after May 14, 2012 will be considered for the DH waiting list. More information about the… Continue reading
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This dissertation process is not a campfire, it’s a 6 burner stove
This afternoon at Carnegie Mellon University, Dissertation Coach Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale discussed the “10 Mistakes the Graduate Students Should Avoid” at the PROMISE AGEP/QoLT Center’s Dissertation House workshop. She discussed this post’s title (attributed to science.org), as she told students that they need to learn how to multitask. Too often, students work on one thing… Continue reading
Carnegie Mellon University, DH, Dissertation, Dissertation House, Graduate School, National Science Foundation, National Society of Black Engineers, PROMISE AGEP, PROMISE: Maryand’s AGEP, QoLT, Quality of Life Technology Center, Renetta Tull, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Pittsburgh, Wendy Carter-Veale -
March Madness! Dissertation House *Insanity* and excitement propels #TeamGetItDone
March Madness is here! The DH students have their “insanity” countdowns, and the team is rallying for the big finish! There are defenses coming up within the next few weeks so we’re cheering everyone on! There are no traditional “March Madness basketball tournament” brackets here. We’re not eliminating anyone, and we’re not counting anyone out.… Continue reading
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Warrior Weekends at the Dissertation House — Fri. Feb. 24 – Sun. Feb. 26, 2012, March 2, 4.
The “Insanity” crew is working hard and over the past two weeks, Dr. Carter-Veale has been able to have several consultations with students from UMBC and UM College Park. The dates, times, and locations for this weekend’s Dissertation House sessions (for alumni, those who have gone through a DH session, or those who have had… Continue reading
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Dissertation Coach Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale presents a seminar for completing the thesis or dissertation on 2/23/12 at UMBC
Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale will be at UMBC on Thursday, Feb. 23 to present “Practical Steps to Completing Your Thesis or Dissertation.” The seminar will be at 4:30 PM and will end at 6PM. Details can be found on the PROMISE website: http://promiseagep.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/grad-student-seminar-on-22312-practical-steps-for-completing-your-thesis-or-dissertation/. All graduate students in the area are welcome to attend, but you must RSVP.… Continue reading
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Next full-scale Dissertation House at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, March 26-28, 2012
The Quality of Life Technology (QoLT) Center, a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center led by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, will sponsor a Dissertation House for their students at the end of March. The Dissertation House (DH) for the QoLT will be held in Pittsburgh, PA. Funding for this DH is… Continue reading
AGEP, Carnegie Mellon University, City College of New York, Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale, Engineering Research Center, Graduate School, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, MIRTHE, National Science Foundation, National Society of Black Engineers, Pittsburgh, PROMISE AGEP, PROMISE: Maryand’s AGEP, QoLT, Quality of Life Technology Center, Renetta Tull, Texas A&M University, UMBC, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Pittsburgh
What is dissertation house?
The Dissertation House program is an intensive writing retreat designed to help graduate students overcome the barriers that often impede progress on their dissertations. Developed by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the program provides a supportive and structured environment where students can focus on their writing, receive feedback, and learn effective time management and goal-setting strategies. Over several days, students work in groups, participate in workshops, and receive coaching from experienced facilitators. The Dissertation House program has been highly successful in helping students make significant progress on their dissertations. It is widely regarded as a valuable resource for graduate students seeking to complete their degrees.
The Dissertation House 