Dissertation Consulting
Dissertation strategy &
research consulting
Services for Doctoral Students
Doctoral research can be complex, and many students struggle with aligning their research design, methodology, and committee expectations. Through Perfected Papers Plus, Dr. Lisa K. Brown provides structured consulting and academic support to help doctoral candidates move forward with clarity and confidence.
With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, research design, and policy analysis, Dr. Brown supports doctoral students across multiple stages of the dissertation process—from proposal development to data analysis and final manuscript preparation.
Dissertation Clarity Session
A focused consultation to help you get unstuck.
The Dissertation Clarity Session is designed for doctoral students who need expert guidance on a specific research challenge. During this one-on-one session, Dr. Brown reviews your research questions, methodology, and committee feedback to help identify what may be preventing progress.
You will leave the session with a clear understanding of the next steps needed to strengthen your dissertation and move forward with confidence.
What This Session Includes
• One 60-minute private consultation
• Review of your research problem and research questions
• Feedback on research design or methodology alignment
• Guidance on responding to committee feedback
• Written summary with recommended next steps
Ideal For
Students who are:
• unsure whether their research questions are aligned with their methodology
• struggling to interpret committee feedback
• preparing for proposal or chapter submission
• experiencing difficulty moving forward in the dissertation process
Investment
$197
Dissertation Jumpstart Program
A structured program designed to accelerate dissertation progress.
The Dissertation Jumpstart Program provides focused support for doctoral candidates who need comprehensive guidance on research design, methodology alignment, and dissertation development. Over four weeks, Dr. Brown works with you to identify structural issues, refine your research approach, and strengthen your dissertation chapters.
This program is particularly valuable for students who have received repeated revision requests from their committee or who want to ensure their research design is academically sound before submitting major dissertation milestones.
What This Program Includes
• Four weekly consulting sessions (60 minutes each)
• Detailed feedback on dissertation chapters or proposal sections
• Research design and methodology alignment review
• Data analysis planning guidance
• Written action steps following each session
• Email support during the program
Ideal For
Students who are:
• preparing for proposal defense
• revising dissertation chapters after committee feedback
• refining research questions or methodology
• preparing for IRB submission or data collection
Investment
$2,200
Proposal & IRB Intensive
Prepare your research for successful proposal approval and IRB submission.
The Proposal & IRB Intensive is designed to help doctoral candidates ensure their research design, methodology, and participant procedures are clearly articulated before submitting their proposal or Institutional Review Board (IRB) application.
This service focuses on strengthening the methodological clarity of your research and identifying potential concerns that could delay proposal approval or IRB clearance.
What This Intensive Includes
• Two consulting sessions (60 minutes each)
• Review of up to 25 pages of proposal materials
• Research design and methodology review
• Feedback on sampling strategy and data collection procedures
• IRB readiness checklist and guidance
• Written feedback and recommendations
Ideal For
Students who are:
• preparing to submit their proposal
• preparing IRB applications
• addressing committee feedback related to methodology
• refining research design before data collection
Investment
$750
Data Analysis Strategy Session
Expert guidance on selecting and implementing the right data analysis approach.
Many doctoral students reach the data analysis stage unsure which statistical tests or qualitative analysis techniques are appropriate for their research questions. The Data Analysis Strategy Session provides individualized guidance to help you determine the most appropriate analytical approach for your study.
Dr. Brown provides clear recommendations on statistical or qualitative methods and helps you understand how to organize and analyze your data using common research software tools.
What This Session Includes
• One 60-minute consultation focused on data analysis
• Review of research questions and methodology
• Guidance on selecting appropriate statistical or qualitative analysis techniques
• Recommendations for organizing and preparing your dataset
• Overview of analysis steps using tools such as SPSS, NVivo, or Excel
Ideal For
Students who are:
• beginning the data analysis phase of their dissertation
• unsure which statistical test or qualitative approach to use
• preparing to analyze survey or interview data
• seeking guidance interpreting research results
Investment
$297
Hourly Dissertation Consulting
Flexible consulting support for ongoing research questions.
For students who require occasional guidance beyond structured programs, hourly consulting sessions provide flexible access to expert research support. These sessions can be used to review dissertation sections, discuss methodological questions, interpret analysis results, or prepare for proposal or defense milestones.
Investment
$150 per hour
Not sure which service is right for you? Start with a Dissertation Clarity Session.
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P.O. Box 122
Savage, MD 20763
301.323.8130
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