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Apr 2014
10:08pm, 24 Apr 2014
17,819 posts
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halfpint
I had to do a thesis protocol with minimal lit review. Our thesis is driven to some extent by the opportunities available to us on placement. I did do some reading prior to writing the protocol but as I'm using IPA I didn't want to read into the subject too much as it could influence the interview and analysis. I have taken my eye of the ball a little though.
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Apr 2014
1:01pm, 25 Apr 2014
17,826 posts
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halfpint
Today is like wading through treacle again. Bloody ontology, stupid epistemology. Mutter, mumble, moan. 327 words in 2 hrs.....grumble!!
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Apr 2014
1:02pm, 25 Apr 2014
15,261 posts
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fleecy
at least you've started. I've done zilch squared so far today. Better get on with it.
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Apr 2014
1:12pm, 25 Apr 2014
17,827 posts
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halfpint
I'm sure zilch squared was more enjoyable though 
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Apr 2014
1:14pm, 25 Apr 2014
15,262 posts
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fleecy
no, I got stuck in traffic and had to go to Waitrose. Ontology and epistemology is preferable! Actually, I enjoyed learning about ontology and epistemology
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Apr 2014
1:34pm, 25 Apr 2014
81 posts
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pink fairy
I've done nothing today too. Applied for a job this morning and generally mooched. And I'm meant to have a draft of this paper to my supervisors by Monday... better crack on! 2 months tomorrow 'til deadline day for me so obviously I am distracted by holiday planning...
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Apr 2014
1:52pm, 25 Apr 2014
17,828 posts
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halfpint
You are probably right fleecy. I have actually enjoyed making sense of all the ontology/epistemology stuff it just feels like slow progress given the words produced. I think it reflects that i take time to understand something before I start writing about it. I shouldn't complain and shouldn't focus so much on the word count and more the quality of the words. As frustrated as I get I know that much of what I write remains largely unedited before submission - so taking the time pays off.
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Apr 2014
2:00pm, 25 Apr 2014
15,267 posts
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fleecy
Hmm, but don't get too perfectionistic about your writing, sometimes you just need to get stuff down and then edit later. You'll always need to edit later, better to have plenty of words to edit than a smaller number of perfect words
I am making a to do list. This is not procrastination, this is a logical response to feeling a bit overwhelmed at all the stuff I need to do and trying to work out what needs doing first. Honest.
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Apr 2014
2:16pm, 25 Apr 2014
17,829 posts
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halfpint
Sorry that was misleading. I meant I don't often have to make huge changes to the content - other than reducing the number of words written. So far, a decent mind map setting out the structure/content for each section has meant I get a coherent idea of what I want to say before I start writing.
I am not having a productive afternoon. I just can't seem to get any flow this afternoon
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Apr 2014
9:35am, 26 Apr 2014
17,843 posts
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halfpint
AN hour done so far (and productive). Just finished breakfast and heading back to it.
Is everyone else studying this weekend? Or does anyone get to enjoy some of the other pleasures in life?
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