Why The Research to Reality Community?
We bring together our Reseach to Reality Dissertation Community members, which includes our learners, graduates, and dissertation faculty. This is the place to be if you are just starting or striving to finish your doctoral degree. With our community, doctoral loneliness is a thing of the past. Our community philosophy includes three pillars: Learning, Supporting, and Celebrating, We love to talk dissertation! So come talk dissertation with us. Join the community and thrive as you strive to achieve your dream to become a Doctor in the world. Meet your community leaders: Dr. Alison Pattison and Dr. Lori Wieters
The Results You'll Get
Our community, courses, and memberships are pretty special. We’re focused on the ways it will make a huge difference in your life.
Here are a few of the things you’ll be able to do as a member of The Research to Reality Community:
- Connect with peers, alumni, and faculty who understand your journey and offer real-time guidance.
- Get personalized feedback on your proposal, methods, and writing to accelerate your dissertation progress.
- Build confidence through accountability check-ins, milestone celebrations, and practical strategies you can apply immediately.
When You Join Today
When you join The Research to Reality Community today, you’ll get access to our:
- Dissertation Deep-Dive Workshop: A live video course session where faculty lead focused modules on literature review, methodology, and data analysis, followed by breakout chats for peer feedback. Participants gain practical tools and direct faculty input to advance specific dissertation chapters and reduce procrastination stress.
- Peer Writing Sprint & Accountability Hour: Timed writing sessions hosted via the community events calendar with optional group chat check-ins, goal-setting, and focused sprints to draft or revise sections. The structure builds momentum, creates short-term wins, and fosters supportive peer pressure to maintain steady progress.
- Celebrate Milestones Showcase: A regular virtual event where learners and graduates present brief updates on completed milestones—proposal approval, IRB clearance, or defense—and receive structured praise and constructive tips from faculty. This activity reinforces accomplishments, boosts morale, and models successful pathways for newer members.
