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I think you've got a perfect structure too. You've got there studies, each leading to the next!

If you got touch with him on Thursday, you can't expect him to respond by Monday even if it is urgent and you put that in your email heading.

If he doesn't respond by end of play tomorrow, phone him up or send another email. I would strongly advise you not to damage your relationship,especially at this very final stage. You need him at your side.

Myoldmonkey and chickpea, thank you! It's reassuring that others relate to my experience and feelings. I think it's a mixture of this had gone on too long, this is making me feel dumb, and what is the point of all this? BUT as chickpea said, onwards and upwards, let's get this thing finished! :)

This week for me is writing up literature review. I've got a lot of reading to do too, so I'm kind of doing it in tandem. I'm also expecting feedback back from supervisor on Friday and I'm dreading it. I know it's going to need revisions, but I just hope it doesn't bruise my self-confidence.

What are you all up to this week?

I like the summary approach too! I might try it.

I'm also aiming for Oct for 1st draft.

I've reached the stage where I'm fed up with the PhD and I can't believe I am saying this, but I feel like giving it up. I know I won't and I seriously can't, but I just can't wait for it to all be over, and I can move on with my life.

As much as I would like to stay in academia, I think practically its just not going to work me. I don't want the insecurity of a short term contract, and the immense pressure to publish.

So although I probably will apply for research posts post-PhD, realistically I will probably end up doing something else. Some how I feel I will probably stay in academia, but not in a research/lectureship posts, maybe in admin.

What do you plan to do?

I think I'm in the same position as chickpea. I'm also not looking for anything until I have submitted, as I know I'll probably get distracted.

Sarah, it did work :)

Chickpea and Zutterly, thanks. I have objectives clearly written up but that research question is the difficult one. I think I might wait till 1st drat is written up.

Hi, have you all decided on your PhD title and main research question? I have the research question I think but I'm struggling with the title, any advice? Thanks :)

Is it your 1st baby Britt? I can't imagine any babies playing together whilst the parents write, until they are about 3 years old, they don't normally let you do anything whilst you attempt to even send an email!