Graduate Professor Breaks Down Dissertation Process in New Book Using Mentoring Method

ATLANTA - June 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Training and Performance Improvement Technologist and Graduate Professor, Dr. Claudia Barnett recently launched "The Dissertation Process: A Step-by-Step Mentored Guide"(Amazon.com $29.99 http://www.thedissertationprocess.com/)as a much needed resource for individuals - students, professionals and anyone that finds themselves in need of a mentor to navigate the difficult waters to achieving one of life's cherished goals - becoming a PhD.

Written from the perspective and experience of a former doctoral candidate, "Dr. Claudia" (as she is affectionately called: Dr. Klaw), captures the essence and feelings of those who are going through the emotional challenges as a result of entering a rigorous doctoral program. Dr. Claudia says, "When you make a decision to go against all odds, you have to expect there will be challenges along the way. As a Mentor, I understand what it takes to be adequately prepared and I can share my own experience as encouragement for those who are actively on the journey."

Dr. Patricia W. Brumfield, an independent corporate trainer states, "The Dissertation Process is a must read for every doctoral candidate.  Dr. Barnett lays out the process in a way that is easy to follow.  Her method of responding to questions provides the Doctoral Learner with a resource of relevant answers."  She continues, "With the array of emotions that arise, this book makes it virtually impossible for candidates to fail or stop at the 'All but Dissertation" (ABD) level."  From the selection of your topic to the actual defense, "The Dissertation Process" provides you with strategic plans designed to help you succeed, helping you to discover the 'unspoken' about the doctoral journey and have a realistic step-by-step guide through the various stages of your dissertation.

As a Doctoral Mentor, Dr. Claudia has assisted numerous individuals who have successfully completed their PhD journey.  A sought-after speaker and lecturer, she used the mentoring psychology theme in her own dissertation.  Conducted in a metropolitan city with over 100 professionals - men and women of diverse industries and backgrounds - Dr. Claudia overwhelming found that individuals who received some type of mentoring along their individual paths of success, were much more accomplished and satisfied than those who did not seek out mentoring relationships.   She recalls, "Let's face it, life happens and when it does and you are prepared, you become more knowledgeable. I wrote this book to provide emotional support and to give an edge for improved performance that can serve as a springboard for any challenge in academia or life."

To learn more about Dr. Claudia or to purchase her book, please visit http://www.thedissertationprocess.com/. You can also follow Dr. Claudia on Twitter (https://twitter.com/PhDMentoring) or "like" The Dissertation Process on Facebook.

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About Dr. Claudia Barnett

Dr. Claudia Barnett is an author, training and performance improvement technologist and a graduate professor. She holds a PhD in training and performance improvement, a master's degree in industrial organizational development and human behavior, and she is the CEO of CGB Associates, an Educational and Performance Improvement company. Dr. Barnett also teaches adult learners including physicians and nurses as well as business owners, and graduate students on a regular basis.

With over 27 years' experience in training, her real passion is to mentor those that she comes in contact with on a daily basis, and she has served as a doctoral mentor for numerous individuals who have successfully completed their PhD journey. She currently serves as the chair of the Volunteer Committee for the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) and is an editorial contributor to their website. Dr. Barnett is a sought after speaker and lecturer.

To learn more, visit her website: http://www.thedissertationprocess.com/. Media inquiries should be directed to T.MORRISON AGENCY.