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Dissertations: Where to Begin
Dissertations
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources/handouts-demos/specific-writing-assignments/dissertations
UNC Chapel Hill, Writing Center
The process of creating a large, complex, and important document can leave a writer wondering where to start. This site gives a general overview of steps to take to begin on the right track, starting with managing the breadth of the topic and setting a reasonable writing schedule.
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The Dissertation from A to Z
Writing Theses and Dissertations
http://www.cgu.edu/pages/880.asp
Claremont Graduate University
This easy-to-navigate site provides advice on the whole dissertation process, from choosing a topic to doing a final revision.
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Inspiration Outside the Box
Successful Writing Tips
http://successfulwritingtips.com/
Created by Nancy Whichard, the blog offers motivation and advice for academic writers. Drawing from a wide range of academic and pop culture soures, Whichard crafts posts designed to help the reader through the toughest cases of writer's block.
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Get to the Why of Your Writer’s Block
Beyond Writer’s Block
http://gradschool.duke.edu/gsa/publications/prescription/writers_block.php
Rae Jean Proescholdbell wrote this thorough piece for the Duke University Graduate School. Covering several common reasons for writer’s block, she focuses on building confidence and a more positive perspective on the writing process.
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A Better Approach to Writing Projects
Writing Anxiety
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources/handouts-demos/writing-the-paper/writing-anxiety
UNC Chapel Hill, Writing Center
This site provides tips on developing more effective writing strategies, from creating rewards systems to asking prompt questions to get writing back on track.
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Conquer Procrastination… Right Now!
Procrastination
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources/handouts-demos/writing-the-paper/procrastination
This resource from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Writing Center addresses the dangers of procrastination and provides strategies for overcoming the mental blocks that frequently cause it.
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Press Pause on Facebook
Stay Focused- from Google Chrome https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji
Mac Freedom
http://macfreedom.com/
Can’t trust yourself to stay on task? Stay Focused for Google Chrome and Mac Freedom for Mac users force you to avoid f your most distracting websites by allowing you to block particular sites and internet access for set periods of time.
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