How does writing a dissertation differ from writing a seminar paper or an article?
First, it is important to understand that the dissertation is indeed different from most other genres you have written previously. A dissertation (or a chapter) is not simply drafted and turned in at a deadline, like a seminar paper. It is a collaborative process, and while it may not feel like it at the time, the dissertation process is a luxury. You have several readers dedicated to helping you develop, revise, and polish a book-length manuscript, and it represents an opportunity that is unique to your academic career.
