How to get out of ABD status?
I have been officially tagged with the unofficial term ABD, as it has been more than 5 years of my PhD with no scope of completing the dissertation. I have completely lost my focus due to my priorities of resolving the issues of my life. And now I just see it as something which is a complete failure. Which is why I need to change that. The question is how? How should I write the dissertation and get it accepted (that is the trickiest part). I am really lost here guys and in serious need of some motivation and tips. Just help me out here!
Posted in: Dissertation
Jillian Harwell 10:13 am on August 31, 2016 Permalink | Log in to Reply
One thing I can say is that you are not alone! It usually takes time to write a dissertation and 5 years is not that bad actually. The thing with ABD is that life takes over the studies and you no longer have time to complete your dissertation, and so you get stuck. While I am still doing my PhD, my brother went through something around the similar lines. Not many people will agree on a social site but taking professional help is the most safest and effective option. I am attaching a link to a website from where I got editing done for my research paper. You can go through their site and this blog, which might help you out.
http://www.dissertationcanada.com/blog/abd-get-over-abd-with-our-services/
Diana Freeh 4:50 am on September 3, 2016 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Well, to cross ABD status, you should participate in dissertation workshops with motivational strategies, group discussions and seminars organised by various institutes. These workshops provide you with expert and professional advice on how to go about your research. They can help you understand what you are missing. And as far is writing is concerned, you can join a writing centre for that and trust me, there are tons of them around.
HarryStewart HarryStewart 4:10 am on September 5, 2016 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Thank you for the replies. Taking professional help is my last option, but before I would like to try the writing centres.
@dianafreeh: Do these centres offer online help? And can you please share with me the list of good writing centres?
Diana Freeh 5:29 am on September 12, 2016 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Yes they do. There are online writing centres. I am sharing a link to a website where you will find a list of 100 resources. Though the list comprises of other academic resources, most of them are writing centres, top ones. You can select the centres from this list, and then go to their website, talk to them and see how that works. Good luck.
http://www.100academicresources.com/