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Friday, July 3, 2009
Dissertation Survival Skills I thought I have been very whiny these whole time due to my dissertation. I think there are at least 5 blog entries (maybe more) that I was complaining about it. Too whiny even for my own liking. Sometimes, I really hate the fact that I'm whining so much yet can't seem to get started with DOING it. Those times, I actually have to restrict myself from blogging somemore about the pathetic state that I am in. But guess what? It's not just me alone because many others who are doing their dissertations around the world are also feeling: 1. Overwhelmed by the workload 2. Think they need large chunks of time in order to accomplish it 3. Stupid. Feeling that they haven't read enough/don't have a good enough hypothesis. (Cone & Foster, "Dissertation and Theses from start to finish") Guess what? THAT'S ME! There are many guidebooks (very thick for that matter) to help students complete their dissertations. Yesterday I just read one in the library, and found out that dissertation is like some awful stuff that sometimes, a support group is recommended...to share the stress with others and gain encouragement thru the group. Sounds like some alcoholic anonymus support group. -.- You google online "Dissertation support group" and you'll find quite a few of those online support groups. Sounds like a syndrome. My point is - I feel comforted that I'm not the only one feeling this way. But now, having gotten some comfort, it is time to get my butt off the seat (yes, I STILL have to do it) and start completing a little at a time. Working at a steady pace, and always keeping in mind that no written draft is ever perfect the first time round. Stop being perfectionistic and start writing the draft KNOWING and planning for it to be imperfect. Just some of the things I gathered from the library book. =) The ultimate advice: 1ST YOU WORK, THEN YOU PLAY. (Premack Principle) The master of P(rocastination) and A(voidance) becomes the ABD (All But Dissertation) Labels: daily rantings, information 3:30 PM
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