We mentioned before that you may want to get comfortable in failing and feeling like a novice. The truth is, you will fail at least a few times in your life, especially if you plan to do a PhD. It’s all part of the learning experience. It’s not about the act of failing, though; it’s about what you do afterwards.
Category: PhD Tips
Some things I’ve learned in my first 12 months.
If you’re considering whether or not to apply for a PhD, you should think carefully about a few things. I recommend reading this article and this article (and simply googling or consulting academics and PhD students on “why you should or shouldn’t study a PhD”) before you make a decision to apply.
If, however, you have just accepted your offer for admission (congratulations!), I refer you to some hot tips. They are compiled from general advice I have received from post-docs, academics, second and third year PhDs as well as things I have learned myself as I have bobbed turbulently along my first year of candidature.
Taking time to think about the structure of your thesis or mapping its outline can be a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be! This post is based on a workshop given by Margaret Cargill who guides students through this process of thesis design to writing and gets you thinking about how to achieve this final PhD goal.
Managing your time for thesis writing can be stressful so the most important thing is to find a method that works for you to make sure that you are really making progress and limit your stress levels.