Dissertation Research/Timeline

Dissertation timeline
Spring 2011


 * Review dissertation approach and scope with advisors
 * Identify multiple case study alternatives
 * Present research proposal in April
 * Complete a dissertation prospectus by end of June 2011

Summer 2011


 * Select cases
 * Begin data collection

Fall 2011


 * Continue data collection
 * Perform initial data analysis

Winter 2011


 * Continue data collection
 * Rework data analysis
 * Begin write up of dissertation

2012


 * Complete data collection
 * Complete write-up of a first draft of the dissertation
 * Rewrite dissertation based on feedback
 * Submit dissertation