The Working Folks' Guide to a Ph.D.

10/23/2018

We are trying something new! Stayed tuned for Conversations where we interview our friends in their respective doctoral journeys. We think you’ll enjoy!

10/03/2018

Need to make major progress by the end of the year? Me too! Our starts Thursday, October 18th! Stay tuned for details. Join our Facebook group to stay in the loop!

08/01/2018

WFG, Did you know we posted a new video?! Check out our Doctoral Tips for Fall in our group with the same name. nce there, click the video section on the left.

08/01/2018

In preparation for fall, our new video covers mentors, advisors, motivation, and conferences!

07/13/2018

After 4 months, we’ve officially gained over 500 members in our Facebook group! Thanks for your support and let’s keep growing!

05/24/2018

Our first live webinar will take place in our Facebook group! If you’re looking to make sense of the lit review, come join us!

05/02/2018

You’ve asked and we’ve answered! In This vs That, we discuss common questions. Join our Facebook group to watch!

04/09/2018

Interested in more blog posts? Join our group with the same name. It is a safe space for working doctoral students. Working Folks' Guide to a Ph.D. helps you meet your academic and career goals. All projects are 15% off. Space is limited!

04/09/2018

Take a look at Inez's thoughts on getting through the finish line. Comment below.

My biggest problem in graduate school (and arguably still today) was procrastination. I was typically the kind of student who procrastinated to do every assignment, big or small. I rarely started early on a project or had the benefit of completing my coursework before the due date. So, it came to no

01/07/2018

Writing a thorough literature review chapter can be overwhelming. We have developed a 10-step process to streamline and help you focus on the task. Good luck!

Locating relevant articles is only part of the battle (see blog #5 for tips on locating complete articles for your research). Many students get frustrated with the writing process because of the overwhelming feeling that stems from getting countless related articles into the document that will event

12/30/2017

We share some things to think about that they didn't tell you before you signed up for the journey...

It’s natural to go into a doctoral program without knowing what to expect. I was the type of student who had researched various programs and asked a ton of questions to faculty and students. Yet, I was utterly unprepared for some of the obstacles that laid ahead of me. The truth is, there are some...

12/30/2017

Inez shares tips and thoughts on getting ready to beast that dissertation. Read more by clicking below.

Most folks enter their doctoral programs not giving much thought to the dissertation. It’s often considered a non-urgent requirement that’s not due until the end of the program. Yes, you have some time to complete your project, but if you’re not careful, that dissertation can sneak up on your ...