Category Archives: PhD
Literature Review Introduction
Mood: d’oh Now Playing: How sweet it is (James Taylor) Yup, I’m still doing corrections. At the moment, I’m trying to get the literature introduction just right but I can’t seem to do it when I’m staring at the document, so … Continue reading
Filed under Analytical Frameworks, Literature Review, PhD, Writing
Thesis Feedback
Mood: quizzical Now Playing: Mumblings of the JLB On Wednesday I had feedback fro my supervisors … I’m not certain how to rate it … it certainly wasn’t fantastic feedback but neither was it “go back and do your whole thesis”. … Continue reading
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Research Questions … yes again!
Mood: rushed Now Playing: Baat Meri Suniya To Zara (Kuch Naa Kaho) Well, James said I had to rephrase my research question. My current research question as it stands is as follows: “How does the use of software modes influence the … Continue reading
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Still fixing the literature!
Mood: crushed-out Now Playing: The typing of people still here at this time of night! James told me I had to build on my previous Chapter 1 on why intermediate steps was such an important thing to study. Now, that stumped … Continue reading
Filed under Literature Review, PhD, Writing
Determining Literature Review Structure
Mood: chilling Now Playing: Ishq Hua Kaise Hua (Ishq) I’ve been looking at my literature review – and I just don’t feel the structure is right. I am redrafting it – but still trying to figure out how’s the best way … Continue reading
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Reviewing Thesis
Mood: don’t ask Now Playing: Hum Ko Tumse Pyaar Hai (Ishq) So, write now I’m reviewing my thesis … I don’t like doing it … I don’t mind creating new work or writing that- but I hate trying to make … Continue reading
Rereading my thesis
Mood: blue Now Playing: Listen to the Band (The Monkees) Last week I put together all my chapters together (even the conclusion which John gave me some bad feedback too ) … anyway, I’m starting to read it. Now, I thought … Continue reading
Chapter 6 and Conclusion
Mood: not sure Now Playing: I’d be lying (Chris Cagle) Well, I sent off my Chapter 6 (not the greatest but a chapter!) – and John sent me back some comments – he wanted more information on my conclusions – ok … Continue reading
Filed under Analytical Frameworks, Data Analysis, Main Study, PhD, Supervisors, Writing
I just may have a theoretical framework!
Mood: spacey Now Playing: Tapping of keys in an Open Plan Office Well, I’m back from holiday and my one week bout with dengue fever (not pleasant!) – still feeling a bit lethargic from it (energy levels are really low). Anywho, … Continue reading
Figuring out Chapter 6
Mood: lazy Now Playing: Everybody’s Someone (Leann Rimes and Brian McFadden) I’m just feeling really lazy at the moment. In order to jump-start my Chapter 6, I thought I should write my thoughts here and do some planning around what I … Continue reading
Filed under Data Analysis, PhD, Writing
