This book provides you everything you need to know about successfully passing the dissertation defense such as: preparing and finishing the manuscript, using cloud-based communities, preparing presentations, using effective communication strategies, managing stress, motivating yourself, revising and editing the manuscript, publishing and presenting the final dissertation and more.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The realities of what it takes to finish your dissertation -- Your relationship with the committee and your chairperson -- Refining your dissertation proposal for the final manuscript -- Presenting your results and discussion in the final manuscript -- Using cloud-based virtual communities in the dissertation process -- Preparing for the final defense presentation -- Developing effective communication and motivation skills -- The dissertation defense: the day has arrived -- Passing the defense and editing the final dissertation manuscript -- How to publish and present your dissertation.