25.2.13

Writing your Dissertation Part 4: Revisions

A note of warning here, the revision process does not grant immediate rewards.  In my case, it delivers the exact opposition- pain and suffering.  OK, that is a wee bit dramatic, but it is important to prepare yourself mentally and physically for the amount of time and intellectual strain the revision process demands.

Here are some suggestions to make the process go smoother:
1- Know the formal and informal revision "rules" at your own institution.  At my institution it is an unofficial rule that your co-majors sign off that your dissertation is complete prior to sharing any versions to other committee members. I've heard of other programs that do it very differently, sharing each iteration of the draft as it's being compiled with all members.  The point is this, know how "things go" at your institution.  This won't be written anywhere so I suggest you find the most transparent, ho nest and trusted faculty you know and ask them directly for the low down on the revision process.

2- Chunk out a few weeks for this process and build in "down time".  After reading, re-reading and re-reading you will need to walk away for a day or more in order to get a fresh look at things.

3- Set it free..... seriously, it will never be perfect.  The writing process is never complete, so at some point you have to call it quits and just let it be what it will be or you're never graduate.  Give yourself a deadline and set the manuscript free.

I am in wait mode right now after setting mine free to the full committee for final revision recommendations.  Wish me luck for fast and meaningful feedback.

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