This article from the Chronicle raises some interesting questions about how advisors and committee members can work together to help a student write a dissertation.
- How often should the committee meet?
- What type of advice should they give a student?
- What happens if there is an impasse?
Although written for advisors, students will learn from this overview of different models. The article talks about all fields and the differences between them as well.
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