Dissertation Deconstructed
Hosted by Dr. Denise Nixon, Dissertation Deconstructed is your essential guide to navigating the doctoral journey—from your first research question to post-graduation success. The podcast offers practical resources, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help you build a high-quality dissertation, one step at a time. Hear from professors, academic professionals, and doctoral researchers who share their experiences and strategies for success. From research design and writing tips to defense preparation and time management, you’ll gain valuable knowledge to support your academic goals. But the journey doesn’t end there. Dr. Nixon also explores how to leverage your doctorate after graduation—highlighting career options, professional development strategies, and ways to make the most of your degree in academia, entrepreneurship, and beyond. This podcast will inspire and empower you to thrive in your doctoral journey and beyond.
Episodes
Your IRB has been approved, your study is ready to go—but no one is responding. Now what?
In this episode of Dissertation Deconstructed, Dr. Denise Nixon shares practical, ethical strategies for recruiting participants for qualitative research. Learn what to consider before launching your study, what to do when recruitment stalls, how to increase participation without violating IRB requirements, common ...
The IRB process can feel intimidating, confusing, and filled with endless revisions—but it doesn’t have to derail your dissertation journey. In this episode of Dissertation Deconstructed, Dr. Nixon breaks down how to successfully prepare for IRB review, avoid common mistakes, and navigate revisions with confidence. Learn the essential dos and don’ts of the IRB application process, why working close...
In this inspiring and practical episode of Dissertation Deconstructed, we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Baker—recent doctoral graduate, entrepreneur, and higher education professor—for an honest conversation about what it really takes to survive and successfully complete the dissertation journey. Dr. Baker shares firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that helped her push through challeng...
Feeling overwhelmed by your dissertation literature review? In this episode of Dissertation Constructed, learn how to use a strategic outline to organize research, identify key themes, and write with clarity and confidence. You’ll gain practical tips for pacing your writing, ethically using AI as a support tool, and staying motivated as you move forward—one section at a time.
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In this episode, we dig into one of the biggest challenges doctoral students face: procrastination, burnout, and the overwhelming urge to quit. You’ll learn why these feelings show up, how to recognize them early, and the mindset and habits that help you push through with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your dissertation journey or deep into Chapter 4, this episode gives...
In this episode of Dissertation Deconstructed, we tackle one of the most challenging—and essential—parts of the doctoral journey: developing your theoretical framework. Many students struggle to move from uncertainty to understanding when it comes to aligning theory with research purpose. Join Dr. Denise Nixon as she breaks down how to identify, evaluate, and select a framework that provides direction an...
Are you ready to take your academic expertise online? Host Denise Nixon explores seven practical strategies to help scholars, educators, and recent doctoral grads land their first online teaching job. If you are looking to supplement your income or transition fully into digital education, this episode offers clear, actionable steps to position yourself for success in the virtual classroom.
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In this episode, host Denise Nixon discusses the importance of finding a dissertation chair and committee to develop a quality dissertation. She highlights five key factors and the essential element of patience duirng the process.
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In this episode, host Denise Nixon welcomes university professor and researcher Dr. Meredith Park. Dr. Park discusses the importance of writing a detailed and cohesive literature review for the dissertation and shares her expert tips for success. For more information about Dr. Park, please contact her at drmeredithpark@protonmail.com.
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In this episode, host Denise Nixon discusses the importance of interviews in qualitative research and five key strategies for conducting effective interviews.
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In this episode, we dive into a common challenge faced by doctoral learners: understanding and developing a theoretical framework. Special guest Dr. Azadeh Osanloo discusses the importance yet common misunderstanding of the theoretical framework in research. She shares her perspective on why she felt compelled to co-author the article to aid students and professors alike. She explains that the theoretical framework ...
In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of dissertation writing and professional editing. Our expert guest, Dr. Mandie Koroi, a professional editor, shares invaluable tips on how to elevate your manuscript to a professional level and write a quality dissertation.
What to Expect:
- Key strategies for organizing your dissertation
- Tips for effective self-editing before submitting your work
- The role of a pr...
In this episode, podcast host Denise Nixon shares 5 key strategies to overcome the fears and mindsets of researchers when writing their dissertations. Researchers often get discourages when they encounter obstacles, like busy work schedules and information overload with all of the schoalrly articles and resources they collect during this process. This episode will explore five strategies to get you started and keep ...
Host Denise Nixon discusses four keys to integrating academic tone and language into your writing.
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Host Denise Nixon discusses the mission of the podcast and shares her personal story of her dissertation journey.
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