How long should your dissertation take? The answer: not as long as you think. Most of the time academics confuse time with quality. When a project takes a long time, its almost always believed to be more valuable than one completed more quickly.
This belief becomes very obvious in the dissertation process. It is widely accepted that it might take one, two, (or more) years to craft, execute, and analyze a dissertation worthy research question.
While this is common belief, it is incorrect.
Heres why:
Most dissertations can be completed in a year or less, with two exceptions. The first (and most obvious) exception is when your study will require data collection or longitudinal research over a long period of time. For example, if your research design requires observation over a two year period, you wont be able to complete the dissertation in a year or less. Makes sense, right?
The second exception to the year or less rule is if you do not work consistently on your dissertation. Similar to exercising at the gym, you must show up regularly to achieve any lasting benefits. You do not expect to work out once and remain fit for the whole rest of...
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