Independent Dissertation & Proposal Review

An Experienced Second Opinion on Your Doctoral Research

Proposal Review:

For candidates working primarily on the proposal or early dissertation stage.

Areas examined:

  • clarity and significance of the research problem

  • alignment of problem, purpose, and research questions

  • strength and organization of the literature review

  • appropriateness of theoretical or conceptual framework

  • research methodology

  • sampling and participants

  • data collection procedures

  • proposed analysis

  • methodological justification

  • consistency with university requirements

Full Dissertation or Thesis Review:

For candidates approaching completion.

Add the following:

  • findings/results

  • relationship between findings and research questions

  • discussion and interpretation

  • connections to previous literature

  • limitations

  • implications

  • overall coherence

  • defense/viva readiness

You will receive:

  • Independent manuscript review

  • Written diagnostic feedback

  • Identification of priority issues

  • Individual consultation

  • Recommended next steps

Professional Fees

EDRC offers several levels of independent dissertation and proposal review depending on the stage of your doctoral research and the scope of feedback you need.

  • Independent review of one dissertation or thesis chapter, including written diagnostic feedback, identification of priority issues, and an individual consultation.

  • Independent review of the dissertation proposal, typically Chapters 1–3, with particular attention to the research problem, purpose, research questions, literature, conceptual or theoretical framework, methodology, and overall alignment.

  • Independent review of a substantially completed dissertation or thesis, including overall coherence, methodology, findings, discussion, implications, and readiness for final review or defense.

    Final pricing for full dissertation or thesis reviews is based on manuscript length, stage of completion, and the scope of review. A fixed fee will be agreed upon before work begins.

Not Sure Which Review You Need?

If you are unsure which level of review is appropriate, schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation. We can briefly discuss where you are in the dissertation process, the material you would like reviewed, and which option best fits your needs.