The guide to finishing your dissertation emphasizes the pursuit of excellence by rejecting both perfectionism and “just good enough”; setting realistic expectations by dispensing with “magnum opus” fantasies; prioritizing necessary edits over those that can wait; close coordination with advisors and committee members; sustainable routines; the importance of monitoring your …
Professional Development Memos
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This brief memo discusses the crucial but somewhat esoteric “statement of purpose” required in PhD applications in the humanities and social sciences: what they are supposed to accomplish, what they ought to contain, and ways they can be more (and less) effective.