Maintaining a Healthy Attitude towards Doing Dissertations


by Kate Gardens - Date: 2007-06-04 - Word Count: 547 Share This!

Dissertation- it can be a very daunting, scary and intimidating word. College students are shaken by the very word. Unfortunately, students can not do away with dissertations, no matter what their course is and no matter what college or university they are attending. It is usually the last big requirement during the senior year before finally getting that hard-earned diploma.

A dissertation is different from other college paper requirements. So being a good writer alone will not assure you of a Grade A+. What differentiates it from other college essays (book reviews, movie analysis etc.) and research papers is that it is a scientific research. The scientific method is employed in gathering data for the dissertation which are then analyzed using theories. The findings are used to either prove or disprove a hypotheses or an educated guess. Because of this, dissertations are very important in the academic world because it adds to the pursuit of truth and knowledge.

Although it is true that writing a dissertation is not easy and definitely time-consuming, one needs not be afraid of finally facing it.

Doing a dissertation can be an extremely exhausting process for both the mind and the body. Take note however that in order to maintain your optimum mental performance, it is important to maintain your body's optimum health. Studies show that many graduate and undergraduate students suffer from physical breakdown during the period of doing their dissertations. Owing to the great amount of time and effort that dissertations entail, most students neglect to take care of their bodies. In order to fight off exhaustion and sleep to beat the deadline, a lot of students take in too much caffeine and nicotine. Unfortunately, a significant number of students rely on drugs. More often than not, students miss their meals, do not have time for exercise and suffer from anxiety, depression and isolation.

Sooner or later, the missed meals, the lack of sleep, the substance abuse and the emotional roller-coaster will take its toll on the body and the outcome of the dissertation as well.

To avoid this from happening, one needs to have a healthy attitude towards doing dissertations. For example, one must view dissertation as a challenge and an opportunity and not as a big problem that you have to contend with.

A dissertation should be an exciting opportunity for students to apply what they have learned during their years in the college or university. Students should be able to take it as a prelude to the "real world", not very different from internship and on-the-job trainings. How you will fare in the dissertation will determine whether you are ready or not to work; whether you have enough skills and knowledge to take on the responsibilities that your chosen profession will require.

In addition, a dissertation should also be viewed as a challenge that needs to be faced, with the realization that every aspiring graduate are undergoing the same process.

Maintaining a healthy attitude towards doing dissertations will help ensure that students will not neglect their body. What value is a diploma if one's health is compromised, right?


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