Are you currently preparing for your doctoral dissertation in Global Leadership or International Development at SIU? Do you need guidance in sharpening your research focus, improving your writing, or preparing for your proposal or final defense?
This summer break, I invite all current doctoral students to participate in a structured 12-Step Academic Mentoring Program that covers the entire dissertation journey—from academic orientation to final submission.
12-Step Dissertation Mentoring Program Overview:
- Orientation & Academic Mindset
- Mastering the Turabian Notes-Bibliography Style
- Topic Selection & Feasibility Check
- Defining Research Purpose & Questions
- Theoretical Framework & Literature Review Strategies
- Research Design & Methodology
- Proposal Writing & Preliminary Defense Preparation
- Data Collection & Organization
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Writing the Full Dissertation Draft
- Revision & Editing Process
- Final Defense Preparation & Submission
Whether you are just starting your journey or revising your full draft, you can choose specific topics or stages where you need support.
Summer Zoom Mentoring Sessions
During this summer break, I will offer Zoom mentoring sessions in the following formats:
- One-on-One (individual mentoring)
- Small Groups (2–5 students working on similar areas)
- Zoom Workshops (groups of 10 or more by shared topics)
If you would like to participate, please contact me via KakaoTalk or email with:
- Your name and department
- Preferred mentoring format (1:1 or group)
- Specific topic or stage (e.g., research questions, methodology, writing style)
Let’s use this summer to take one strong step forward toward completing your dissertation!
Contact:
📧 Email: samuelsshan@gmail.com
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