Project Summary: Question: Post a 2 to 3 page on the following: 1. Tell us what program you are in, and tell us in a sentence or three about your dissertation topic. (My program CRIMINAL JUSTICE concentration LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY) 2. Tell us where you where you are in the process of writing your dissertation. 3. Please offer one positive suggestion for people working on their dissertation. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Course; Classroom Introductions and Updates (see details below). QUARTER 1: "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)", "Things You Should Know", and both grading rubrics (postings and final quarter grade). All these documents can be found in Course Info area of the classroom. Also, read Chapter 8 in Surviving Your Dissertation. You will also print and review the seven items listed in the Other Assignments section (see below). ALL OTHER QUARTERS: If you have not done the reading listed for "QUARTER 1" you may find it useful, however the only required reading for you are the rubrics. These frequently change, so be sure you are familiar with the rubrics posted in the classroom The discussion question for this week involves introducing yourself to the class, updating us on your progress (for QUARTER 2 and later), and commenting on the required reading. NOTE: For most weeks you will have multiple parts to your post. You may post multiple Issue posts, or you may combine all the information below into one posting. QUARTER 1: Your post consists of two parts. Make sure you answer both parts; this can be one or separate posts. 1. Introduce yourself; tell us what program you are in, and tell us in a sentence or three what your area of study for your dissertation will be. 2. After reading the "FAQs", and "Things You Should Know" (both in the Course Info area), and Chapter 8 in Surviving Your Dissertation, answer these questions: Was there something about the process of writing a dissertation that you previously did not understand and now you do? Are there new questions you have? ALL OTHER QUARTERS: Your post consists of three parts. Make sure you answer all parts; this can be one or separate posts. 1. Introduce yourself; tell us what program you are in, and tell us in a sentence or three about your dissertation topic. 2. Tell us where you where you are in the process of writing your dissertation. 3. Please offer one positive suggestion for people working on their dissertation.