When describing writing the dissertation, professors and people who want to inspire you declare, “…It’s a journey…” but they don’t always explain what that means.

You are becoming a researcher, a doctor, a scholar. That time writing, reading, thinking, revising, repeating, and sometimes pulling your hair out: that’s what it feels like to become. It’s pretty awesome when you think of it that way. Becoming an expert in your field takes a great deal of work, but…when you have earned those letters - there’s no feeling like it.

We started Dissertation to Defense in 2021 to be thought partners for graduate students, educators and researchers. To, in part take the pain and frustration out of the process, and replace it with the joy and sense of reward it deserves. Becoming an expert in your field does take a ton of work. It’s designed that way. But you should and can be equipped with the tools to do it. With people to take the ambiguity and confusion out of it, you start to appreciate your ideas, find value in the nuances of your methodological design, the study you are crafting and your assertions. And coding and analyzing your data - is actually a great deal of fun. We can show you that remarkable journey. And one more thing: don’t let the Zen vibe of the website fool you. We’ll work hard right alongside you. The work-life balance applies to the doctoral program just like anything else. We can teach you that, and we’ll grind right there with you! Welcome!