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Thesis writing has been the focus of the last 6 months of my PhD.
Here are some observations. I hope they are helpful (and not self-indulgent!) #PhDChat
Here are some observations. I hope they are helpful (and not self-indulgent!) #PhDChat
I have learned so much during the write up process...
probably even more than during earlier stages.
probably even more than during earlier stages.
The write-up has involved the integration of findings and concepts. This integration-work has been exhausting, heavy-lifting stuff.
Admittedly, not in a hard labour or immediate risk to life type way, but it has not been easy.
Admittedly, not in a hard labour or immediate risk to life type way, but it has not been easy.
I found telling the kids what I am doing & what it will involve (and that it will end!) has helped.
Space to think, and acceptance that 'this is hard', has also helped...
But lockdown isn't the ideal environment for this work!
But lockdown isn't the ideal environment for this work!
Supervisor feedback that points out opportunities for further synthesis and clarity has also been invaluable.
Now, back to that thesis for me!
