John Bear actually recommended Kennedy-Western?

[Ben Johnson]

In the UK, for example, a dissertation is performed by an undergraduate. The doctoral candidate prepares a thesis. The opposite is true in the U.S.

Like I friggin said.

Normally, I would caution against relying on anecdotal evidence to make broad conclusions. But since you have offered one, if your anecdote is false, does that defeat your argument? (Careful....)

Like you could ever have a fully qualified committee for a self designed degree.