My supervisor wants a paper writing. So, I have to stop working on the discussion and now get on with writing a paper. Wish I wasn't such a lilly-livered wimp who can't say no to people. I'd rather do it after I've finished my PhD, when maybe I'm getting paid.
Hi W.
I'm going to be characteristically, and irritatingly, positive in the face of PhD trials .. its the only way i get through ;-)
Money issues aside... i think reconstructing your discussion for a paper is the best thing you can do. I've done it and what was interesting and helpful was what i left out, what did i say to myself, oh no i can't put that in there, that doesn't read very well etc. You are critiquing your own work in a really brutal way.. its awful but i certainly went back to my thesis and looked at it differently.
in fact that's what I've been doing today, if its not "good enough" to put in a paper.. why not. change it, cut it .. etc.
This only applies of course if your sup is not a complete git who's just trying to wind you up ! mine's fab so it was all good.
as for being a wimp ... tell me i don't know what i'm talking about.. might make you feel better. :-)
Regards, Chuff
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