Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. EDRC works with Ed.D. and Ph.D. candidates whose research is in education or a closely related area.sory and implementat
Do you work with both Ed.D. and Ph.D. candidates?
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No. EDRC provides an independent perspective designed to supplement your university's doctoral supervision. Your chair, committee, and institutional requirements remain the final authority.
Do you replace my dissertation chair or committee?
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No. EDRC does not provide ghostwriting or complete assessed academic work on behalf of students. The student remains responsible for the research, analysis, writing, and revisions.
Will you write or rewrite my dissertation?
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Can you help with qualitative research?
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Yes. Consultation can address qualitative research design, interviews, focus groups, sampling, coding, thematic analysis, trustworthiness, interpretation, and related methodological issues.
No. No ethical consultant can guarantee committee approval. EDRC can help you identify weaknesses, improve alignment, and strengthen your understanding of the research, but approval remains entirely within your university's doctoral process.
Can you guarantee that my proposal or dissertation will be approved?
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Client materials are treated as confidential. Students should not provide personally identifiable participant information or restricted research data unless sharing such information is permitted under their university, IRB, and research-protection requirements.
Is my dissertation material confidential?
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Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your research, where you are in the doctoral process, the challenge you are currently facing, and whether EDRC is a good fit for your needs.
There is no obligation to continue with a paid service.