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Is My Research Problem, Too Broad, Too Narrow, or OK?
" If your thesis is going to be solely based on published literature you can quickly establish whether your research question appears to...
An Easy Method for Research Teams to Visualize Problems
“The mere formulation of a problem is far more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental...
Where to Go if You Lose Track During Thesis Writing?
The feelings of frustration and loss of direction, for many reasons, are often and inevitable during thesis writing. These distracted...
RSS Feed: What is It? How to Use? and What is the Best Mobile App to Read?
What is RSS? (Rich Site Summary) is a simple method for receiving regularly updated web content and for tracking the latest scientific...
The Nature of the PhD Qualification
" In this article we shall discuss the nature of a PhD. We shall consider the objectives of the process, the part that it plays in the...
The Aims of PhD Candidate, Supervisor and Examiner: How to Avoid the Clash?
" In this article we shall discuss the nature of a PhD. We shall consider the inevitably different aims the students, the supervisors and...
10 Truths a PhD Supervisor will never Tell You
There are some important dos and don’ts to bear in mind when choosing someone to oversee your doctoral thesis, advises Tara Brabazon My...
Sex Transmutation for Academic Researchers
" The meaning of the word "transmute" is, in simple language, "the changing, or transferring of one element, or form of energy, into...
Would You Write Me a Recommendation?
" It seems a simple enough question, and in a way, it is: "Would you write me a recommendation?" The reply will ordinarily be "Yes," and...
How to Select a Research Topic
Selecting a Topic The ability to develop a good research topic is an important skill. An supervisor may assign you a specific topic, but...
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