The Dissertation as a Key Factor in the Humanities and Social Sciences
The Dissertation from the Faculty Perspective http://amps-tools.mit.edu/tomprofblog/archives/2006/05/722_finishing_t.html#more
Additional insights for choosing a dissertation topic were offered at a panel
discussion by faculty members (entitled "What Makes a Good Topic and How to
Find It"). The professors were able to approach the subject from their
experiences both as dissertation advisors and as scholars who have gone
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