It's dissertation time

The journey to my dissertation has gotten off to a rocky start. That is, it really hasn't gotten off to a start at all. I don't know which way to turn. I have a book called "Destination Dissertation" - all about the process. I need to read it. I have a book on grounded theory research. The research model I will probably use. I need to read it. I realized today as I was walking my wonderful dog that I really haven't read enough articles on my topic. I have to find them and read then.

I have to complete Chapter 1 - Problem Statement and Chapter 3 - Methodology for my research course - Due August 17. I have to complete the Institutional Review Board application before the end of the summer.

Where do I start? My advisor has been very busy and not available. I keep thinking that maybe I can't pull this off. Then I go back to being more positive. The fortune cookie I had today said to stop playing around and get focused.

Here is the list:
Find and read more articles on Faculty PD
Read Destination Dissertation
Read Grounded Theory

Chapter 1
Chapter 3
IRB

That is the probable progression. Dr. Melissa Cardon, my dear friend and a prof at Pace is coming over on Sunday to help me focus and sort through this mess. What is the worst case situation? I don't complete in May 2010! I have to accept that it could happen and just make a plan and focus. I helps me to feel better knowing that Melissa will be here.