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I don't usually, but if I do then it's classical music lol :)
Great thread :) I might come here and set myself targets - it's good to see what others are up to too!
My funding runs out in October and I'm expected to submit the thesis in August - I feel well and truly overwhelmed! Is anyone else in the same situation and how far along are you? :) Could do with some encouragement :D
Hi all :)
This last couple of months I've completely lost motivation. I've taken to sleeping a lot and hoping somehow the PhD problems will magically vanish lol. I think I'm burned out and I'm not sure what to do do :( Still writing the Methods chapter and trying to recruit participants is a constant source of stress. I was wondering if any of you have some advice or experience to share about how you overcame this 'wall' I seem to have hit. Thanks! :)
Really struggling and could do with advice please :) Can anyone point me in the right direction about the ontology of mixed methods research where a 'middle ground' is being adopted?
Thanks!
Hey guys :) I've got myself into a bit of a mess with pragmatism and how it relates to epistemology and ontology. I don't know why, but I feel I need a section on epistemology and ontology in my thesis, yet if I'm correct in my thinking, pragmatism does not need this?! Or can write about ontology? If anyone has any pointers or tips I will be eternally grateful!
Thanks :)
For some crazy reason, unless it's me that's crazy (likely), my supervisor is adament the methods/methodology chapter(s) are the easiest to write. Well I really beg to differ - it's causing me so much stress. Did anyone else suffer badly with this chapter? I feel like it needs to be 15,000 words long but at the moment is 5,500 and will be end up being no more than 10,000. Feeling like such a stupid failure again.....but guess that's another thread lol :O
Hi David,
I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling low :( I think that many of the PhD students (including me) can empathise with you on the depressed feelings a PhD can bring out. Are there any support services, such as counselling, at your uni? It sounds like you really need to talk to someone face to face to help you through this dificult time.
Two groups of about 70 each :/ lol
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