William Allan Kritsonis, PhD

Professor
PhD Program in Educational Leadership
Prairie View A&M University
Member of the Texas A&M University System
Prairie View, Texas 77446

Dissertation – Some Definitions

1. An extended usually written treatment of a subject; specifically

one submitted for a doctorate. Source: Merriam Webster
Dictionary Online - 2007

2. A long essay: A lengthy formal written treatment of a subject,

especially a long paper submitted as a requirement for a degree.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary Online - 2007

3. A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that

is done as a part of a course at a college or university. Source:
Cambridge Dictionaries Online - 2007

4. A written essay or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for

the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Source: Inforplease - Online -
2007

5. A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially, one that

is done for a PhD. Source: Cambridge Dictionary of American
English Online – 2007

6. A formal lecture on a particular subject. Source: Allwords.com -

2007

7. A long essay, especially one written for a university degree or

diploma – a continued discussion. Source: AskOxford - 2007