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.
Dissertation Deconstructed
IRB Approval Without the Anxiety: What Every Doctoral Student Needs to Know
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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 closely with your dissertation chair matters, and why conducting research before approval can seriously delay your progress.
Drawing from experience chairing over 50 doctoral committees, this episode also shares real insight, encouragement, and practical strategies to help doctoral students move through the process with clarity and confidence. Plus, a heartfelt reflection on recently watching five students earn their doctorates—and the joy of calling them “Doctor” for the very first time.
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