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What to Do When You and Your Advisor Don’t Agree

Communicating with your dissertation chairBy Jessica Parker, EdDOctober 31, 2025

What to Do When You and Your Advisor Don’t Agree   If you’re a graduate student, chances are you’ll eventually disagree with your advisor about your research direction, writing style,…

Data Collection Gone Wrong: 5 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Qualitative research, Quantitative ResearchBy Jessica Parker, EdDJanuary 11, 2025

Data Collection Gone Wrong: 5 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them   As a first-time researcher, imagine spending months collecting data only to realize your sampling method was biased,…

How to Prepare Your IRB Application: Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Qualitative research, Quantitative ResearchBy Jessica Parker, EdDDecember 11, 2024

How to Prepare Your IRB Application: Common Pitfalls to Avoid   Understanding the IRB Application Process   The Institutional Review Board (IRB) application process is a crucial step for researchers…

How to Identify and Address Research Gaps

How to Identify and Address Research Gaps

Dissertation writing tips, How to Choose a Dissertation TopicBy Jessica Parker, EdDMay 13, 2024

  How to Identify and Address Research Gaps   Research is the driving force behind scientific progress and innovation. It involves exploring uncharted territories, seeking answers to unanswered questions, and pushing…

How to Overcome Writing Challenges, Get Unstuck, and Transform Your Academic Writing Practice

How to Overcome Writing Challenges, Get Unstuck, and Transform Your Academic Writing Practice

Dissertation writing tipsBy Jessica Parker, EdDMarch 21, 2024

How to Overcome Writing Challenges, Get Unstuck, and Transform Your Academic Writing Practice     Academic writing is an essential skill for researchers, educators, and students across disciplines. However, it…

How to Identify a Problem of Practice: A Guide for EdD Students

Dissertation writing tipsBy Jessica Parker, EdDJanuary 19, 2024

How to Identify a Problem of Practice: A Guide for EdD Students     The Problem of Practice (PoP) is the heart of any Dissertation in Practice (DiP). Identifying a…

How to Write a Theoretical Framework: A Step-by-Step Guide

Academic Writing, Dissertation writing tips, Qualitative research, Quantitative ResearchBy Jessica Parker, EdDDecember 10, 2023

How to Write a Theoretical Framework: A Step-by-Step Guide   Writing a theoretical framework can seem daunting, especially if you’re not quite sure how all the pieces fit together. Think…

How to Write a Research Question: A Guide for Graduate Students

How to Write a Research Question: A Guide for Graduate Students

Dissertation writing tips, Qualitative research, Quantitative ResearchBy Jessica Parker, EdDDecember 1, 2023

How to Write a Research Question: A Guide for Graduate Students   Crafting a research question is a bit of an art. In some ways, it’s simple – what do…

How to Write a Hypothesis: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Write a Hypothesis: A Step-by-Step Guide

Quantitative Research, Statistical ConsultingBy Jessica Parker, EdDNovember 22, 2023

How to Write a Hypothesis: A Step-by-Step Guide   A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that seeks to answer a research question. It is a statement that can…

How To Write the Findings Chapter for Qualitative Studies

How To Write the Findings Chapter for Qualitative Studies

Qualitative researchBy Jessica Parker, EdDOctober 25, 2023

How To Write the Findings Chapter for Qualitative Studies Writing the findings chapter for qualitative studies is a critical step in the research process. This chapter allows researchers to present…

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