Dissertation+101+-+Dr.+Samuel+Helms

=Dissertation 101 - Dr. Samuel Helms=

Dissertation Title: "You Know I Hate it When People Half Ass Things": A Case Study of a High School Science Student and the Role of Preinstructional Activities, Goal Orientation, and Self Efficacy in Learning with Simulations.

Sam Helms made it abundantly clear why he was so successful with his chosen, difficult path of qualitative research for his (recently) successfully defended dissertation. The consummate story teller regaled a very rapt audience with anecdotes that illustrated his dissertation experience. Sam completed his dissertation defense only a month ago. In addition to his entertaining story telling, Sam demonstrated his organizational skills that were necessary for him to be successful with the monstrous task of a dissertation. He prepared a seven page outline of material from his experience to help those who have not started. He provided motivational, organizational, and structural help. He shared methods he used to break up and attack his dissertation. Along the way, he peppered his advice with examples of how it helped him through his experience. Sam gave two very powerful pieces of advice that should be followed by all. The first was "NEVER GIVE UP", and the second was "TRUST YOUR ADVISOR". The full seven page outline can be viewed here: http://dissertationclub.wikispaces.com/Documents