ST810A
Questions for the panel:
What is the purpose of a dissertation?
What should students consider when choosing an advisor?
What does an advisor consider when choosing a student?
What should a student expect of his/her advisor? What should
an advisor expect of a student?
What makes a “good” dissertation?
What are common complaints students have about advisors?
Advisors have about students?
“Traditional” dissertation vs. series of papers?
A very applied thesis versus a theoretical thesis. What makes a thesis acceptable?
How does a student know s/he is “done”? How does an
advisor decide?
Problems with writing: where to get help?