I have only one major goal for this new year of 2011 - finish the Ed.D degree that I started nearly five years ago. I have been in school the entire time John and I have been empty-nesters. He and I have given up a lot for me to do this. But, the end is in sight, and my goal is to reach the finish line. Because when this goal is reached, then I can begin to develop new goals for the rest of the year. (Although I already know the first one [a real resolution!] - lose the 20 lbs. that I have gained while working on this doctorate.)
Here's an update on the dissertation:
Chapter 1 is very nearly complete. 43 pages total
Chapter 2 has all the information, but needs some slight revisions. 37 pages
Chapter 3 has most of the foundation information. I still need to write the narrative that is to be included with this chapter. So far: 27 pages. Estimated total: 37 pages.
That makes a total of 117 pages plus there will be an additional 6 - 10 pages of references.
Timeline for finishing first three chapters:
1. finish slight revisions for chapter 2 - complete by Tuesday, Jan. 4
2. write narrative for chapter 3 - complete by Saturday, Jan 8
3. Edit and revise chapter 3 - complete by Monday, January 17.
4. Complete reference list by Saturday, January 22.
5. Mail first three chapters to dissertation chair (Marla Morris) for approval.
6. If needed, make further revisions by February 19.
7. Schedule defense for sometime in March; goal - have it defended before Spring Break the first week of April.
