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Dissertation writing is not an easy task and it is extremely challenging for almost all students.  Dissertation writing is the most important part of your degree.  It requires dedication, perseverance, ability to do in-depth research and determination. Writing your dissertation is challenging but not impossible and you should try to facilitate your dissertation writing process by following the guide to writing dissertations:

1.The most important thing you need to do, when it comes to writing a dissertation, is not to procrastinate at all.  Set up a plan that how you are going to be writing your dissertation and make sure you stick to it.

2.Idea development is something that can procrastinate your dissertation writing process dramatically.  This is the part where students struggle a lot.  What you need to do now is to write down the topics that you find interesting.  When you are in class or listening to a lecture or reading an article, etc, just write down what you find interesting.  Then you can discuss your ideas with your advisor and fellow students to decide the theme for your dissertation.  However, you must prepare yourself to struggle; it’s not an easy task at all. 

3.Don’t choose a topic that doesn’t fascinate you.  If you choose a topic that doesn’t fascinate you and you find it difficult then you will never be able to finish writing your dissertation on time.  You will also end up procrastinating.  Writing about something that you find interesting will keep you motivated and focused.  Therefore, choose a topic that you find interesting.

4.If you need to find out about any particular experience or problem faced by general public and its impact on their lives, then do not limit yourself to your friends and family.  Talk to people you don’t even know and ask them if they faced this problem and what their experiences were.

5.Ask your friends and fellow students about what you can add to your dissertation.  Discussing your topic with them and getting their valuable tips will enable you to add quality content to your dissertation.

6.Make sure you stay in touch with your advisor and talk to him whenever you get stuck or feel confused.  If you can only stay in touch with your advisor, you will notice that the motivation you get from him encourages you to stay on track and write your dissertation successfully.

Consider writing a good dissertation to be something extremely fascinating.  I understand that it will be difficult for you to think about your dissertation like this but it will at least keep you calm mentally.  Thinking about dissertation writing as something almost impossible to accomplish, won’t do any good.  First, tell yourself that you can write your dissertation, then follow the tips mentioned in this article, do thorough research and get your degree.

I had the chance to meet with Kelley from Phi Lamb @ Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX last week.  Kelley stands out because she created an opportunity on campus where there was no opportunity.  You see Midwestern State is a liberal arts college, which is attended mostly by students from the area.  That makes it tough for a student outside the area to get plugged into a student body that pursues Christ.  Instead of waiting on an opportunity or ignoring this altogether she established Sigma Phi Lamda a year ago, as it caters to like minded students.  The fruit is evident, they have 19 members and growing.  Please stand with this ministry in prayer. 

http://students.mwsu.edu/organizations/philamb/

A Letter from the 2008 CCF President @ Southern Utah University!

I Encourage you to stand and pray for SUU.

NP,

When I went there SUU had it's struggles in dealing with the strong Mormon culture.  The Christian community was small, but we stuck together and were able to encourage and help each other throughout the different struggles.  When I went there it definitely caused me to take my walk much more seriously and know what and why I believed what I believed in.  I grew up in CA were being Christian was fine and no one really bothered you, luke warm Christianity was fine in most peoples eyes.  At SUU it is polar opposite, you had to take your faith seriously.  Unlike CA, when you said you were a Christian and not a Mormon they didn't just accept it, but rather started to question why you weren't Mormon.  Or they may say, "ohh we are Christian too" which once again you had to know what you believed in and the differences.  Initially I knew no one in Utah, but through my experience and through the grace of God I have learned and grown so much.  I would not trade my experience for anything, although it was hard and my family and friends thought I was crazy at times to stay.  Utah is a unique place where God is working.  I would definitely encourage you guys to take a look at SUU and be in prayer for the Christian students there!

May the Lord bless you and your ministry,

In Christ,

Kristen

CCF @ Southern Utah University