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Dissertation
An idea that was spawned from the evil nasty dissertation monsters to make students fail university and waste three years of their life and lots of money

I have a 15000 word dissertation to hand in, in less than 72 hours Argh !
By Pegeen
Dissertation
A large piece of work , mainly done in the wee hours of the morning whilst drinking loads of coffee. Generally in the 10k++ word range

I got a friggen disertation to do and the handin is in 72 hours my god!!
By Marne
Dissertation
The last course in cooking school.

Don't eat my dissertation.
By Tiffie
Dissertate
Refers to the process of researching and writing a dissertation. Used in place of similar descriptors, such as writing or studying, in order to emphasize the great scope and magnitude of the work taking place. Often used by graduate students to describe their work schedule.

Clarissa said she cannot attend the party because she needs to dissertate. For years it seems the only thing she has done is dissertate, and yet she still hasn't finished her PhD.
By Essie
Dissertating
To actively work on a thesis, prospectus or dissertation.

Johnny is going to be dissertating in his study carrel in the library today.
By Natassia
Dissertation
An April Fool's joke taken too far

(Teacher/Professor): Hey it would be an awsome April Fool's joke if we got them (students) to write 5000-15000 words on something completely pointless and make it worth half of their end result!

Other teacher/professor: yeah! omg that would be amazing let's call it a DISSERTATION...that'll get 'em

Then before you know it it becomes a compulsory aspect of your grade/degree



By Ardeen
Dissertating
verb: a thinly-veiled euphemism that advanced graduate students use to describe non-academic activities, often used with air quotes.

What were you doing at the bar yesterday afternoon? Oh, I was just "dissertating" *wink*.
By Roseann
Dissertation Brain
When you spend a very long time at the computer, working on your dissertation (or other big project) but come away feeling like you have achieved nothing, but you are also no longer able to function normally. Usually cured by alcohol.

I have so got Dissertation Brain, I've been sat here for 5 hours, have achieved nothing. It's due in in 48 hours :S
By Ofelia
Yellow Dissertation
An academic dissertation that draws heavily upon the uncredited work of others. So named for the yellow highlighting that tends to be used to illustrate the fact, with a nod to the term 'yellow journalism.'

"William Meehan submitted a yellow dissertation drawing upon Carl Boening. Of course, since Meehan is a ranked academic, he will never be called on it."
By Melania
Derp Dissertation
Any insane rambling online wall of text cited with tons of hyperlinks to web sources of dubious credibility. Quite often ending or beginning with "I have done my research!" and sometimes with idiotic attempts to make themselves sound like a credible "expert" in something.

Dear Lord! I can't believe I read this entire Derp Dissertation on "Flat Earth Theory" by this dude on Reddit! I thought it was going to be hilarious. Turns out it was just mind numbingly stupid!
By Elset