ACADEMIC
ADVISORS,
DEANS,
GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS,
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS
Increase your retention
Increase graduation rates
Dr. Carter has lectured widely throughout
the U.S. helping graduate students change the way they think about
achieving their academic goals.
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Carter
has worked with nationally recognized academic organizations including,
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), American Sociological
Association (ASA), Arizona State University, and University of Maryland
Baltimore County.
Last year, the workshop you presented for our graduate students on “Completing Your Dissertation” was very well received and rated as extremely or very valuable by the majority of students who attended.— The Leadership Alliance
"The Graduate Women’s Association
is very interested in hosting your workshop on our
campus once again this summer. The evaluations from
last summer were very positive and the information
you shared was very well received".
– Isabel I. Ferrales, Program Coordinator, Career
Professional Development, Arizona State University, Graduate
College
Workshops for Graduate Students
1. TA-DA! Thesis and Dissertation
Accomplished: Session Practical Steps to Completing a Masters
Thesis or Dissertation
• Setting a Real Deadline: Time Management
• Understanding the Role of the Advisor
• Preparing for the Defense
• How Much? — Preparing for Unexpected Costs
• Overcoming Procrastination Issues
2. TA-DA! Thesis and Dissertation
Accomplished: Session Practical Steps to Selecting a Viable
Masters Thesis or Dissertation Topic
• Where to Look for Possible Topics
• Choosing the Best Topic for You
• Practical Research Strategies
3. Navigating the ACADEMIC Job Market
The Do’s and the Don'ts
• Rehearsing the Job Talk
• Interviewing: Process and Etiquette
• Negotiating the Job Offer
• Networking and Mentoring in the Academy
4. Finishing What You Started Six Major Reasons Why Graduate Students Don’t
finish
• Pinpointing Common Concerns – Financial,
Social And Professional Issues
• Identifying Keys to Daily Progress
• Demystifying the Graduate School Process
• Learning the Unwritten Rules
• Overcoming the Hurdle
Dr. Carter Has Also Presented:
• Lectures
• Summer Programs
• Graduate Student Conferences
• Graduate Professional Development Events
• Graduate Student Orientations
• Professional Conferences
• Brown Bags/ Seminar Lecture Series
• Career Day/Job Fair Events for Graduate Students
• Minority Graduate Students Events
• Graduate Student Events for Women
Dear Dr. Carter,
My name is Lynnette, and I sat in our your TADA workshop at
the ASA convention this weekend . . . I learned a lot throughout the
conference. More importantly, I am writing to say thank you
for doing this workshop. I have been to other workshops
concerning the dissertation over the last year, but I really
learned much from your workshop. I left ecstatic and with a
new energy. I just wanted to write and thank you for your
time. I will be ordering the journal and CD (since I lost
the raffle), and I think it will be a useful resource. Regards,
Lynnette M-R.
When asked
to identify the most valuable information and insight gained
in Dr. Carter’s workshop, students responded:
I would like beginning students introduced to these lessons because it would have been helpful to me and can influence attitudes toward the task. Many of the concepts translate to many other tasks as well, eg. Social work, a small business, writing a book, etc. – Masters Student
Excellent! Certainly
things you wouldn't hear elsewhere that are vital to success.
I highly recommend it.
– Sydella Blatch Communications major, Arizona State University
...
I attended the UMCP-Thesis and Dissertation Accomplished Seminar
last friday 3/10 where I got to hear you speak again. By the
way you are a very awesome speaker. – Geriel, Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering,
UMBC
I love this presentation. It
gives me the motivation to get my dissertation done.
I attended it last year and wanted to attend it again
because it was so good.
— Sociology Doctoral Student
How to begin and organize my thesis.
— Civil & Environmental Engineering
I got know a lot of new things
about budgeting and importance of the right advisor.
— Computer Engineering Technology, Masters Student
Steps to get started with my dissertation
and organizing time.
— Industrial Engineering, Doctoral Student
Learning what to expect behind
closed doors during the defense.
— Bioengineering, Masters Student
Don’t argue with advisors.
— Industrial Engineering, Masters Student
Hidden Costs.
— MAE, Masters Student
How to deal my with committee.
— Engineering, Masters Student
Practical experience; incremental steps;
how I should prepare for dissertation defense segment was
very good.
— Industrial Engineering, Doctoral Student
Make Steady Progress on Your Thesis or Dissertation
You begin by setting a date for being done and TA-DA!™ sets up
a calendar of milestones for you. You accomplish something every
day, even when you only have a few minutes. You also get practical
wisdom for managing your academic advisor and committee as well
as tips for budgeting, planning, and even rewarding yourself.
TA-DA!™ will help you avoid all the wrong turns in the maze of
your graduate program. Every day you’ll look ahead with surprise
at how quickly you are reaching your goal – completing your
thesis or dissertation and earning your degree.
“[TA-DA!™] helped me to be more productive by doing something
every day. I really liked the 12-minute tasks.” — Sharon
Smith, M.A.
Seriousness about the dissertation.
— Electrical Engineering, Masters Student
A way to approach
my thesis systematically.
— Electrical Engineering, Masters Student
Time management
strategies in the face of adversity.
— Electrical Engineering, Doctoral Student
Suggestions about doing some work everyday
seems like a great idea.
— Computer Science, Masters Student
Real Thesis and Dissertation Writing
Experience
Dr. Wendy Carter developed
this resource because she needed it to survive. She earned
four post-graduate degrees all while battling depression and raising a child. She refined
her step by step process for thousands
of graduate students who
attended her workshops on the way to completing their master's
theses and Ph.D. dissertations.
Now, TA-DA!™ brings these strategies, techniques, and tips into
your computer, where you can follow Dr. Carter's guidance through
practical, hands-on exercises that take you through the process
of writing your thesis or dissertation step-by-step.
TA-DA!™ Keeps You from Getting Sidetracked
With TA-DA! ™you learn how to anticipate hidden costs, select
advisors and committee members who will be advocates, and choose dissertation
topics that will be easier to develop and defend. Finally, with
TA-DA!™ you have a systematic approach that will motivate you and
keep you on task even if you have little time each day to commit.
Dr. Wendy Carter |
Professional Development Workshops
