Well, people had posted addresses before - so logically there must be some interest

I posted a thread ages ago asking about blogging and a community of phd bloggers. Then I killed my comp. Now I can't find it.

Anyone intersted please post their blog address here. I am using the blogger service (it's the googley one)

Logically, those who say they will/do use Dr because they have earned it should have spent their time since getting a Bachelorate putting the letters after their name.

It's not that she says she hasn't understood it - it's that her comments are logically inconsistent with what is plainly on the paper in front of her. It's not just me that thinks so either. I sent the essay + comments to someone and didn't mention my view and their response was "has she even read this?"

She really cannot have read it. She can't. She really, really can't. I've sent it to a friend and didn't tell them my view on it and she said "what the ****? has she even read it?!"

Got my essay back with comments and it looks like the woman hasn't even read it! She's criticised something I haven't even written and then she as said I don't explain something I patently have!

ARGH!

We should create a blogging community of PhDers so we can all read baout each other's pain and offer support!

... I work in a demanding job, which takes up a lot of my week. I am often sent places at short notice and my priorities change by the hour. The skills are obviously useful for manageing a PhD, but I resent speng the time I do have to do the PhD doing these stupid things. I'm hoping by blogging I can get a better sense of achievement which will keep me focused and motivated.

I did it, but set one up on a blogging website thingy. I think it will help me to see if I'm actually getting anywhere.

At the moment I'm really struggling because I'm spending so much time doing pointless essays to jump through hoops. I'm only in the first year of a part time PhD (well, MPhil til I'm upgraded) but I intend to write up as I go along. So far I've not had time because of work and these stupid hoops!! ...

I have decided to keep a blog so I can see how much I'm working on my thesis, and how much I'm procrastinating.

What ways do you all have to see how you are doing?

There is a list of modules to choose from, some subject specific some not. There is even credits for making a poster. You have to do at least 60 credits - leading to a PgCert in Research Training but you can do 120 if you wish and get a PgDip.

Now, I may be being stupid - but surely obtaining a doctorate shows you can research?

I'd love to sack them off - but they have to be done before you are allowed to submit. Frankly, I have better things to do with my time!!

Have you tried looking at the university accomadation website?

They certainly let rooms on a B&B basis during vacation. Not sure about the rest of the year.

Have you thought about youth hostels/YMCAs? Also, if you look online and book far enough in advance you can sometimes get really cheap deals for hotels.

Why am I wasting time I could be spending on my thesis (I work full time, do PhD part time so my time is limited) doing pointless essays to jump through hoops.

What benefit do I get from Researh Training Credits?

I have to have a draft of my 1st Chapter done by the end of June and I have a full time job. Eek!