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Linda

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6+ years

Linda

Master of Philosophy
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Calculus
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CLEP Humanities
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Harvard University

Master of Philosophy

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Bachelor in Arts, English Composition

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5+ years

Rashida

Doctor of Philosophy, Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Genetics

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Bachelor of Science, Plant Genetics

University of Illinois at Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Cellular and Molecular Biology

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4+ years

Gloria

Doctor of Philosophy, Nutrition Sciences
Gloria's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Nutrition
College Essays

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Master of Arts, Public Policy Analysis

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Doctor of Philosophy, Nutrition Sciences

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4+ years

Hillel

Bachelor of Science, Geology
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AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

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Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Geology

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3+ years

Alireza

Master of Arts, English
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Calculus
Algebra
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Shahid Beheshti University

Master of Arts, English

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Certified Tutor

5+ years

Manuel

Bachelor in Arts
Manuel's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Nutrition
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
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Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

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Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jennifer

Master of Science, Journalism
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Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Science, Journalism

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Bachelor in Arts, Communication and Rhetoric

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Lacey

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5+ years

Lacey

Master of Arts, Classics
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Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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King's College London

Master of Arts, Classics

Mt St Marys University

Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Nicole

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5+ years

Nicole

Master of Arts, Education
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Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

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University of Michigan-Flint

Master of Arts, Education

University of Innsbruck

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Paul

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Paul

Ph.D.
Paul's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP English Language and Composition
College Essays

I am a Professor of English Literature and Composition at a small liberal arts college, where I have been teaching for over twenty years. I received my Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Chicago and my B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University.

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University of Chicago

M.A.

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor in Arts, English

University of Chicago

Ph.D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Many dissertation writers struggle with maintaining coherence across 50+ pages while developing an original argument that builds logically from introduction through conclusion. Common structural issues include weak thesis positioning, chapters that feel disconnected from the central argument, and difficulty balancing literature review with original analysis. A tutor can help you create a strong outline that ensures each chapter advances your argument and identify where transitions or topic sentences need strengthening to guide readers through your complex ideas.

A strong dissertation thesis requires finding the "sweet spot" between originality and feasibility—it should make a clear, arguable claim that hasn't been fully explored in existing scholarship. Many writers start with a thesis that's either too vague ("This novel is important") or impossibly broad ("How literature reflects society"). Personalized tutoring helps you narrow your focus through targeted questions about your research, identify gaps in current scholarship, and craft a thesis statement that's specific enough to guide your entire project while remaining achievable within your timeline and scope.

This is a critical distinction—many dissertations include relevant examples that don't actively prove the thesis. Strong argumentative writing requires you to explicitly connect each piece of evidence to your central claim and explain *why* it matters. A tutor can review your chapters and help you identify places where evidence needs stronger analytical framing, where you're relying on summary instead of interpretation, or where you need additional sources to close logical gaps. This targeted feedback accelerates your ability to write more persuasively throughout your project.

Revising 50-100+ pages requires a systematic strategy—attempting to edit everything at once typically leads to surface-level changes and missed structural issues. Effective revision usually involves multiple passes: first addressing argument coherence and chapter organization, then strengthening individual sections and transitions, and finally copyediting for clarity and grammar. A tutor can help you develop a personalized revision plan, identify which chapters need the most work, provide feedback on specific sections before you invest time in full rewrites, and teach you how to self-edit more effectively for future writing projects.

Dissertations require meticulous citation consistency (whether MLA, APA, Chicago, or another style) across dozens or hundreds of sources, plus the challenge of integrating quotations and paraphrases in ways that feel natural rather than choppy. Many writers either over-quote (letting sources do the talking) or under-cite (failing to acknowledge ideas). A tutor can review your citation formatting, help you develop a system for tracking sources, teach you strategies for integrating evidence smoothly into your own analysis, and ensure your bibliography is complete and accurate—critical for dissertation-level work.

Dissertation-length projects often trigger writer's block because the scope feels overwhelming and the stakes feel high. Unlike shorter papers, you can't simply "power through"—you need sustainable writing practices. Effective strategies include breaking the project into smaller, concrete writing goals ("complete Chapter 2 analysis" rather than "write dissertation"), setting a consistent writing schedule, and separating drafting from editing. A tutor can help you identify what's actually blocking you (unclear argument, fear of judgment, perfectionism, unclear next steps), create a realistic writing timeline, and provide regular feedback that builds confidence in your work.

Dissertation writing requires balancing formal academic conventions with genuine voice—many writers either adopt an artificial tone that sounds stilted or use language that's too casual for scholarly work. Your voice should demonstrate expertise and confidence in your argument while remaining clear and accessible. A tutor can provide feedback on your tone across chapters, help you identify places where you're hiding behind jargon versus places where precise terminology strengthens your analysis, and teach you revision strategies for making your writing sound more authoritative. This personalized guidance helps you develop a voice that feels authentic to you while meeting dissertation-level expectations.

A common dissertation pitfall is creating a literature review that reads as a series of book summaries rather than a critical analysis of how scholars have approached your topic. Strong analytical writing synthesizes sources, identifies patterns and disagreements in the scholarship, and explicitly positions your own argument in relation to existing work. A tutor can help you move beyond summary by asking critical questions ("What do these sources disagree about?" "What gap does your research fill?"), teaching you how to group sources thematically rather than chronologically, and providing feedback on how effectively you're using the literature review to set up your original contribution.

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