national center for academic & dissertation excellence

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ACADEMIC & DISSERTATION

EXCELLENCE

Dissertation, Thesis, and ARP Support Academic Success Programs

Time Management

& Learning Skills

Individual Academic Support

Writing eTutors Academic

Writing Seminar

Writing Assessment

Process evaluation of writing skills;

mandatory for all new students;

online

Writing Coaches

Methodology Experts

• Consultations • Online

Dissertation Writing Experts

• Consultations • On-ground &

online

Advanced Research Paper

Instruction • Online

Dissertation Copy Editing

• Post-defense • Online

Assistance with IRB Applications

• On-ground & online

Methodology Experts

(ME) • Consultations • Online

Dissertation Writing Experts

(DWE) • Consultations • On-ground &

online

Assistance with IRB Applications

• On-ground & online

• Your first of three formal reviews will occur at any point during the drafting process for your proposal.

• Some students will be required to submit to Phase 1 within their first dissertation course, other students will decide when to submit for their first review. (Check with your chair if you have questions!)

• The second of three formal reviews will take

place after your proposal has been approved and before IRB approval.

• Dissertation Writing Experts and a methodologist will be available to help prepare a polished IRB application.

• The final review will take place just before you submit your completed draft to your committee for approval.

• A DWE will help to ensure clarity, proper formatting, proper grammar, and that APA style is adhered to.

• A ME will help to ensure the presentation of data is as effective as possible.

DWE Role

• APA format – Manuscript structure – Unbiased style – Citations, formatting, data presentation

• Literature review – Linear prose – Transitions – Unbiased style

• Cohesion, logical flow, science

ME Role

• Helping students with the construction of their research questions

• Discussing and suggesting appropriate research methods • Reviewing IRB application materials before submission • Providing consultation services on data collection options • Providing consultation services on data analysis methods • Trouble-shooting imperfections in data sets • Reviewing students’ studies to ensure research questions

are addressed

Goal: High-quality scholarship

• Thorough review of current scientific knowledge

• Clear presentation of hypotheses • Selection of appropriate methods • Clear presentation of results • Valid conclusions

Summary

• Three full dissertation reviews by DWE • Three methodology reviews by ME • Continuous feedback

– Communication between student, dissertation chair, and NCADE

– Quick/minor issues addressed as necessary

• Timely development of expertise

Thank You!

Questions? Email: ncade@thechicagoschool.edu