Abstract2/17/2026

Dear Dr. Noelle: Overworking and Underwriting

Noelle Sterne, Ph.D.
By Dr. Noelle Sterne Q: I work full-time and more! How can I write my dissertation? -- Overworking and Underwriting A : Most doctoral candidates work full-time. And have families and responsibilities. If you’re at the dissertation stage, finding time for writing is especially hard. Maybe a few fortunate students can quit work and devote themselves completely to the dissertation. But if you cannot quit, there are still ways to make decent time for it. Other than speaking harshly to yourself to de