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

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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

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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

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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

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