Dissertation
A dissertation was a written composition which documented research about a subject and findings resulting from that research. It was presented during a candidacy for an academic degree or other professional citation.

In the alternate reality,  was assigned the task of writing a dissertation about the events leading to the destruction of the  in 2233, as well as the actions of its commanding officer at the time, . He mentioned this to Kirk's son  when encouraging him to enlist in Starfleet. Kirk later cited Pike's report when attempting to convince him that a similar attack was imminent. ()

In 2369, Captain Jean-Luc Picard attended a physiognomy workshop during a psychological conference presented by Dr. Vassbinder. Vassbinder, who was not aware that the topic of the workshop was psychology, instead gave a hypnotic hour-long dissertation on the ionization effect on warp nacelles. Vassbinder's talking style prevented the attendees from alerting him to his mistake. ()

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