An Outline for My Dissertation Project:

• 100 page (25,000 words; 25 sections) paper
• Read the chapter headings [link here]
• 90 minute (6 x 15 min YouTube sections) documentary
• Read the YouTube video concept [link here]

Here is a proposed timeline to complete my dissertation by __________:

KEY: Those steps indented are not yet completed; some non-indented steps are formulaic

• 2011-11 Meet with prospective committee members (Gold, Ten Eyck, Miller, Taylor)
• 2011-11 Incorporate as John Girdwood, LLC (artist) through State of MI
• 2011-11 Launch Kickstarter fund raising campaign
• 2011-11 Begin accepting funds through PayPal
• 2011-12 Open business checking account for John Girdwood, LLC (PNC)
• 2011-12 Link PayPal and PNC accounts
• 2012-05 Purchase Canon XA10 Camcorder $1,999 and Audio-Technica AT875R Short Shotgun Mic $189