Capella has one of the more unusual comprehensive processes imaginable. The learner writes their own questions and then answers them. It sounds easy, but as I begin this process - it's scaring me to death.

I happened upon a good article today at http://www.mentorcoach.com/abd/News/travellog.html. It's about keeping a journal during the dissertation process. I think I'm going to start that now and keep a journal through both comps and dissertation.

I plan to finish both comps and dissertation by the end of October 2004 - just 10 full months from today. It seems daunting right now, but I know I can do it if I just stay motivated. The problem is I'm always most motivated when pushed against a deadline. I need to set a realistic but definite deadline schedule for myself and build in some sort of real deterrent if I don't reach that deadline. Maybe I'll work on that tonight and post it here tomorrow.
Kara