I am getting some conflicting advice on this from my dep. I wondered what other people are doing? I know I feel more comfortable writing in the 1st and have come across a few more papers and books written in the 1st rather than the 3rd, but one of my supers is dead against it.

Thanks every one for replies. It's a tricky one.

I've still got 8 months to go but recently my supers have started asking me what I might do next & in my transfer viva the head of research was very keen to know what my post PhD plans may be. Someone told me the other day to start looking for work 6 months before I finish..what does every one think?

If you can get some Basil essential oil in a burner, this is really good if you're a bit weepy and for balancing hormones. Also treat your self to an indian head massage - you may find that after, it actually makes you have a good old cry - this is quite common if the person receiving is feeling a bit low - but it's really good for a release of "emotional toxins".

sending you a big hug.

Sorry its all a bit pants - keep on, the end is nigh, big hug for you.

oops bit quick with the add message button. This is along as you make it clear it is an online source in the bibliography.

I know with the Harvard system when quoteing off a website it is alright to leave out page number if it is not clear on the site itself. Just author and year is OK I believe.

Basically i think it can be done, if you want to. it's hard working & writing i know but sometimes it can be an advantage as it makes one more disciplined with time. good luck - you can do it!

Based purely on location go for Sussex. The campus is a little out of town but there is a train station and lots of regular buses. Leeds is a great little city but Brighton is fab and only 55 mins from London + lots of over seas students and tonnes going on what ever your bag is. After London, Brighton is my fav place in the UK.

I am sure they are very comfy, nevertheless so are birkenstocks, flip flops, bumps, wedges & trainers, none of which are the ugliest lump of middle class rainbow emporer's new shoes known to humankind. Sorry Shani, you seem such a nice person, so I am duty bound to tell you don't do it. Your feet will never recover.

How bizarre ? I have never heard that before.

I am always slightly confused as to when it is appropriate to footnote (instead of say putting an aside in brackets) * , or as a ref in an endnote or bibliography.
What is the official line on footnotes?


* pea is pulling a 'not sure' face.

I mean - they are hideous.

Well done on the weddo. All the best.

Big hug from me too, my dear. There is not really anything anyone can say -it's such a personal thing and you'll feel different day by day. Do take care of yourself. x