The Chicago School of Professional Psychology introduces their National Center for Academic and Dissertation Excellence and its services to dissertators.
2. Academic Success Programs
Writing
Assessment
Process
evaluation of
writing skills;
mandatory for all
new students;
online
Academic
Writing
Seminar
Individual
Academic
Support
Writing
Coaches
Dissertation, Thesis, and ARP Support
Writing eTutors
Dissertation
Writing Experts
• Consultations
(DWE)
Assistance with
IRB Applications
Time
Management
& Learning
Skills
Methodology
Experts
• Consultations
(ME)
Dissertation
Copy Editing
• Online
• Consultations
• Online
• On-ground &
online
• On-ground &
• Consultations
online
• On-ground &
online
• Post-defense
• Online
Advanced
Research Paper
Instruction
• Online
3.
4. • 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!)
5. • 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.
6. • 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.
7. DWE Role
• APA format
– Manuscript structure
– Unbiased style
– Citations, formatting, data presentation
• Literature review
– Linear prose
– Transitions
– Unbiased style
• Cohesion, logical flow, science
8. 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
9. Goal: High-quality scholarship
• Thorough review of current scientific
knowledge
• Clear presentation of hypotheses
• Selection of appropriate methods
• Clear presentation of results
• Valid conclusions
10. 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
