Hiya, http://ethos.bl.uk/Home.do;jsessionid=FD0171AD8027D045F123A524788A472E is the link I use :)

Hi SarahLouise. This is why I love this forum, you really do realise it's normal to feel guilty and inadaquate! I am exactly the same of months into my PhD as you, and I must say, getting into a routine and motiving myself are sometimes impossible, and sometimes I feel more time worrying what I should be doing rather than just getting on with it. But I am starting to think that the more you try to force yourself to work it just doesn't happen. It sounds as if yo're making fanastic progress, and remember that what one person does in 8 hours (in amongst getting cups of teas, walking the dog, etc) another can get done in 3 or 4! I would say just keep setting yourself realistic target. But it sounds as if you're doing great, just try not to compare yourself to others, it's your PhD :)

Hi there
Ahh, sorry to hear about that. First off, I know I don't know the specfics of your mistake, but I do know that we've all made very silly mistakes as a researcher - be it not turning the audio tape on in an interview, losing data or losing work from not saving, the list is endless from people I've spoken to. And I can imagine how upset you are! But you're not the first, and you won't be the last! A PhD is a journey, and unfortunately, these things will happen. You mustn't doubt yourself as a researcher though as you are obviously very capable and have managed to get this far! I would say stop beating yourself up about what's done, and just learn from it, that's all you can do. Try to think as practically as possible about what can be done to amend the situation. Remember, you're only human, and these things happen :-)

Hi guys, I've found this thread really interesting as I was literally wondering about this myself this weekend!
For those that have happened to have emailed the researchers, what kinds of things did they say? I'm really worried about sounding like an idiot :$

Hi guys, I've found this thread really interesting as I was literally wondering about this myself this weekend!
For those that have happened to have emailed the researchers, what kinds of things did they say? I'm really worried about sounding like an idiot :$

I'm doing a Psychology PhD, in body image in males and females :-)