Selecting a Dissertation Advisor

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Selecting A Dissertation Advisor
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1. Does your advisor have revenant knowledge in
the topic area? Is his or her arguments are as
consistent as others?
2. Did you have enough freedom in selecting a
topic for your dissertation with this advisor?
Were there any topics recommended?
3. Did you ask other students and professor about
the reputation your advisor has within the topic
area?
4. How much time does it take for your advisor to
get back to you with comments and
recommendations? Is he or she responsible enough?
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5. How many times did you meet with your advisor
for discussion?
6. Is your advisor planning to leave faculty
before your degree work timeline?
7. Does the advisor have many students to work
with? If he or she does not have any students,
why? If there are many students to advice will he
or she have enough time for you?
8. How much time did it take for previous year
students to complete dissertations?
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9. How many students successfully completed their
dissertations with this advisor?
10. Are there publications by students that were
advised by this advisor? If there are none, why?
11. Did you advisor recommended to make
presentations? Has he or she helped with making
them?
12. How friendly your advisor is with other
members of the faculty? With members from other
faculties and departments?
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13. Who was assigned with credit for previous
dissertations?
18. Were there any students of this advisor which
went to professional conferences?
14. Does your advisor works during the summer?
19. Can you find a placement record of students
that worked with this advisor? What jobs did they
get upon graduation from university?
15. How ethical the behavior of the advisor is
considered by other students, members of
faculties and departments?
20. Does anyone provide funds for your advisor?
16. Does your advisor have the same work habits
as you?
17. How much collaboration does your advisor
prefer in working with students?
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It is difficult to underestimate the importance
of dissertation advisor.
But remember that sometimes it is not
qualification that makes a difference but
attitude and desire to help.
But remember that sometimes it is not
qualification that makes a difference but
attitude and desire to help.
Many students say that their advisor did not have
enough knowledge on their topic but were a huge
help which in the end produced great results.
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