Monthly Archives: May 2011
PhD Advice: A test case in finding a dissertation topic – Part 3
Introduction photo credit: Horia Varlan In my … Continue reading
PhD Advice: A test case in finding a dissertation topic – Part 2
Introduction In my previous post in this series on finding a dissertation topic: a test case, I talked about the importance of having an avid interest in the subject you were studying. (Perhaps those of you who are slogging your … Continue reading
PhD Advice: A test case in finding a dissertation topic – Part 1
Introduction Ahhh, the dissertation topic…bane of a research student’s existence, more mythical than a unicorn and harder to track down than the Lost City of Atlantis! In my previous posts, I shared some of my theories and insights into choosing … Continue reading
Phd Advice: A few tips on footnotes…
Introduction Today’s post will deal with the exciting world of footnotes! I know, I know, it seems as if I’m dredging the bottom of the content barrel, but it’s not like that. In truth, I have many ideas for posts … Continue reading