Planning the Completion of your Dissertation

Graduate Studies Support Program

This workshop is part of the Graduate Studies Support Program of Berlin University Alliance. For an overview of all Graduate Studies Support Program events, click here.

Objectives
Towards the end of your doctoral study many questions arise, which are discussed in this module. The course addresses the many factors affecting the effective structuring of the final phase of your doctorate, and focusses on proven methods that will form the framework of clear future perspectives for the period after the successful dissertation. The seminar comprises inspirational input, lively and challenging exercises, small group work and group discussion. An exciting learning atmosphere is created, and sustainable results obtained.

Content

• Effective use of your time : How to focus your efforts
• Daily, weekly, monthly and whole-PhD Plans
• 7 methods of prioritisation
• Planning and focussing on the writing process and the correction phase
• Dismantling practical and psychological barriers to writing
• Techniques for productivity
• Problems in the End-phase of the PhD - with resolutions
• Getting the best from your supervisor
• Staying motivated
• Developing clear goals for your PhD and beyond