What You'll Learn

Day 1 - The 3 Biggest Mistakes Most Doctoral Students Make When It Comes to Comps and How to Avoid Them

The Mindset of Failure

Insufficient or Excessive Preparation Time

Failure to Maximize Advisory Meetings


Day 2 - Elements of a Dissertation Prospectus

What Are They and What Do You Need to Know About Them?

Understanding the Scope of Your Project

Rehearsal of Scholarship: Best Practices

What About Methodological Approaches?



Day 3 - The Mindset That Causes Doctoral Students to Fail

Four Words That Plague Doctoral Students

The Root Cause of the Paralyzation of Progress

How to Overcome a Negative Mindset

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- Malene Minor Johnson   

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- Reverend Tawana Davis

“Over the last few years I’ve had my fair share of setbacks... I am very grateful for the insights and expertise of Dr. Shanell T. Smith. She has de-mystified the process and helped me to regain some momentum. Anyone looking to get done sooner should definitely consider working with her.”

- Ernest D. Gray, Jr.