I have just started my 2nd year as a PhD student. The problem is that even though I have passed an upgrade from MPhil->PhD status for my topic, I am still unclear about how I can do this e.g. what experiments to design etc. The work that I had originally planned was criticised in the upgrade- with little constructive advice given. I also feel embarrassed to voice my concerns that I'm feeling 'lost' in my research,as I am scared it will make me look like I haven't been working hard enough. Any suggestions? Thanks
No suggestion but more like reassurance. I have just started PhD and am feeling lost. I know the general area of my phd but have not yet devised a research question. will that come in time when i have become more familiar with the subject area? ie. will find a question to answer?
Hi Guys, Thanks for your replies and reassurance. I think I am panicking because even after 12 months of research, I cannot quite imagine what a focused final thesis would eventually look like - and do not wish to waste my time now by reading info which will serve me no purpose. I guess these are common worries for most research students.
I've started my 2nd year and still have no defined project. I have yet to upgrade. My supervisor wants me to do experiments that have already been published. Since they've been published, there's really no reason for me to do them. Whenever I suggest something innovative, he's not keen cos it's not "safe". My passion for science has waned. Apparently, this will pass and that most people generate data in their third/final year. Just try to enjoy yourself. Do activities to remind yourself of the important things in life like family, friends, etc...
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