Dissertation Diary

In response to: "I still have loads to do!" 79 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

Thanks Taka! Good Luck to you too. more…

In response to: "I still have loads to do!" 79 days old
by taka [Visitor]

Now I am revising and reduced and re-organising some parts. Quite tough!!! We don't have much time left, but GO FOR IT!!
Wish you luck! more…

In response to: "Results and Discussion Section" 93 days old
by Taka [Visitor]

It is getting closer toward the end, isn't it? Go for it!
How many words did u spend on discussion?
Now I've done the result and I am writing discussion part. But the discussion part will be expanded 'cause too many things to discuss. Also I am wondering whether we could use the new reference in the discussion part. Of course it is rela more…

In response to: "Disappointing results" 97 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

Hi Taka

Thanks for your encouragement. I have looked at some more results and found there are some changes in other areas which is better news. The challenge now is to try and explain what I have found. Since the aim of my dissertation is description rather than proving any particular point, I will have to explain why the writing is th more…

In response to: "Disappointing results" 99 days old
by Taka [Visitor]

I am sorry to hear that, but my data as well is a bit disappointing as I said today. But today I considered the reasons and how to explain the result deeeeeeply! So I came up with satisfactory ideas to support my idea. I will keep insisting on my claim paying attention to the limitations and answering the pitfalls of my claim. Even though the claim more…

In response to: "More changes to framework of analysis" 107 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

No, I just decided. I thought about e-mailing him to but I am not sure! Maybe I should just do it, I don't know. I got feedback from him at the beginning of this week but it was about the literature review rather than the framework of analysis. We did discuss the research questions and he told me to make them more answerable. They were really about more…

In response to: "More changes to framework of analysis" 107 days old
by Taka [Visitor]

Did you decide to do that following ur supervisor's advice? When did you get the feedback? I am seriously struggle with the last part of literature review! I don't have time!!!!! more…

In response to: "Literature review Outline" 129 days old
by Chess master [Visitor]

Hi Ralel!
It seems to be well organized and deeply analysed!

Good step and Good Luck for the Next step!

Go ahead!

bye bye more…

In response to: "Good day" 131 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

Thanks for that comment :) Interesting. Maybe you are right. Maybe I should send him whatever I have managed to get done, but I suppose it will only be read once. I won't be able to send it again once I have revised it. more…

In response to: "Good day" 131 days old
by Taka [Visitor]

Whenever I send my supervisor the outline or something unfinished or rubbish,my point of view was entirely stimulated by the feedback. I got a lot of benefits, though your supervisor is different??

Feel and satisfied with small progress! That's crucial in our life, isn't it? more…

In response to: "Literature review Outline" 132 days old
by Taka [Visitor]

Very organised! I am jerous! more…

In response to: "Dragging myself up a steep hill" 132 days old
by Blogiche [Visitor]

Nice blog. Give it more exposure on Blogiche more…

In response to: "Today I will..." 135 days old
by The_Walrus ^Pro

Thanks for fixing that! Now I don't shudder when I see the header... I shall reward myself with some 86% chocolate... more…

In response to: "It's tough" 136 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

Hi Taka

Thanks for your encouragement. My main motivation is the fact that as I write I focus more on my plans and what I need to do. Also, when I write about my problems, I realise exactly what the problem is. Sometimes the problem doesn't seem as bad after I have written it down and sometimes the solution even comes to me whilst I'm more…

In response to: "It's tough" 136 days old
by Taka [Visitor]

It is surprising you have updated almost every day! What makes you motivated to write? Anyway, this blog would be nicer day by day and the number of readers would increase! Keep going!!

Btw,I can't attend the study group. Sorry..
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In response to: "Perseverance" 137 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

Great news about your research; I'm pleased about that!

I find it hard to concentrate on several things at once as well. I think planning is important though.

Good luck with your writing and feel free to keep discussing it if it helps you.

Ralel more…

In response to: "Perseverance" 137 days old
by Taka [Visitor]

First of all, the organisation of the essay had been assessed well, but now I unconciously hestate to organise or wonder whether my idea would be right or not.
Secondly, I can't manage several things at the same time because I tend to focus on a specific thing deeply...It is a kind of an excuse, but I sometimes feel such issues and that makes more…

In response to: "Perseverance" 137 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

Thanks for your comment. Yes, I do feel like I have progressed and I hope I will be able to apply what I have learnt to other areas of my life.

I understand that you have lost confidence and you don't feel good when you think about writing. I am sure that you have actually improved though, if you compare your writing now with your wri more…

In response to: "Perseverance" 137 days old
by Taka [Visitor]

Although you feel as if you are stuck in something or you feel you are hopeless, you have progressed gradually day by day. In fact you have already started to work for a huge project and the problems you are confronting bring people who have started to do something. I seriouslly struggle with writing because, I don't know..., I lost confidence last more…

In response to: "Today I will..." 138 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

Ha ha - you are right. How embarrassing! Thanks and I will have two bars of chocolate. more…

In response to: "Today I will..." 138 days old
by The_Walrus ^Pro

Have two lots of chocolate, and then edit the bit of your header that says "Lingusitics", that's my suggestion... :) more…

In response to: "Tramp" 139 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

By the way, the phrase used on the Council notice was "street based population". more…

In response to: "Tramp" 139 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

Hi Chessmaster

I have just tried to comment on your blog but it didn't work. I need to have a google account I think. Your blog is looking gresat though - keep it up!

Yes, you are right to warn me to be careful with the tramp.

Bye for now

Ralel more…

In response to: "Tramp" 139 days old
by Chess Master [Visitor]

Hi Rale!

I was just wondering why did not the tramp ask for money this time and why did he reply at you saying "Hi". May be he found you as a friendly lady...
But i suggest tht to be careful next time, such kind of people is really scary.
However, I agree with the police notice that is not to give money to shelterless peopl more…

In response to: "Admitting how much I need to do!" 150 days old
by Daniel [Visitor]

Hi Ralel,

You seem to have a very good plan and a clear understanding of what you need to do in the next 2-3 months, academically speaking. That's a great start! Good luck with the lit review and don't worry too much about numbers - 40-70, who's counting :)

See ya,
Daniel more…

In response to: "A new beginning" 150 days old
by ralel79 [Member]

Thanks Taka! See my next post. I will also write again soon but will make it more positive next time.

Ralel more…

In response to: "A new beginning" 150 days old
by Taka [Visitor]

Come on Ralel, we are expecting next diary! haha
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