Download or read book Dissertation and Research Success written by Timothy A. Delicath and Robin Buckley and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It would be easier to quit. Completing a doctoral program is not easy, and trying to complete a dissertation at the end of your program when the last of your energy and motivation is hanging by a string, can seem insurmountable. So, yes, it would be easier to quit. There are even individuals out in the world who proudly use the acronym "ABD" (all-but-dissertation) as their terminal "degree" on resumes, business cards and such. But in all honesty, I can tell you what ABD really stands for quitting. You've invested too much time, energy and money into your doctoral experience to give up. With that being said, this is not an easy journey. Finding resources and support to help you navigate through your doctoral program in the most efficient and painless way is an absolute.