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
13 episodes
Surviving the Dissertation Process: Real Talk From a Recent Graduate
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 an...
Building the Literature Review: Using an Outline to Write with Clarity and Confidence
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’...
Beating Procrastination, Burnout, and the Urge to Quit: Mindset & Habits That Work
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 tha...
From Confusion to Clarity: Finding Your Theoretical Framework
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 w...
From Doctorate to Digital: 7 Ways to Land an Online Teaching Job
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 incom...
The Dissertation Chair Dilemma: Choosing the Right Mentor for Success
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.
Unlocking the Literature Review: Expert Tips for Success
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 succes...
The Art of Inquiry: Best Practices for Interviews
In this episode, host Denise Nixon discusses the importance of interviews in qualitative research and five key strategies for conducting effective interviews.
Blueprint for Success: The Vital Role of the Theoretical Framework in Dissertation Research
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 framewor...
Mastering the Manuscript: Expert Tips for Professional Editing and Dissertation Writing
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 wri...
Don't Stop Writing: 5 Key Strategies to Overcome Your Fears
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...
