Category Archives: Supervisor

Final Preparation

Posted on April 18, 2015 by alexk

It is 543pm and I have had a very productive day! I created a Top 35 List of key references that are especially relevant for the types of VIVA questions that I have answered so far. I also created a … Continue reading →

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Sunny Day!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by alexk

It is 6:07 pm and I am leaving the library in sunshine –yeah!!! It has been a fairly solid week of preparation. I finalized the deck for my upcoming Oslo colloquium, via Skype, and submitted it late last night. My … Continue reading →

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VIVA Presentation

Posted on March 14, 2015 by alexk

It is 7:37 pm and I am glad to be going home after a highly productive day.  I focused on three things. First, I created a 10 slide deck that I can present at my VIVA. The deck provides an … Continue reading →

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919pm

Posted on February 15, 2015 by alexk

I am heading home after a very productive day at the library.  I am very CLOSE to completing my thesis.  It is a somewhat surreal experience now.  Today was devoted to integrating final from my supervisor and refining the content.  … Continue reading →

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It is REALLY Coming Together!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by alexk

Taking Friday and Monday off work was a good decision.  I dedicated very long days and nights to revisions and it has paid very good dividends.  It is Monday night at 7:42pm and I am heading home for some dinner … Continue reading →

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The Grind Continues

Posted on February 1, 2015 by alexk

It has been a very intense week. I was working until 2am three a.m. for three nights in a row in my quest to complete Chapter 3.  This was tough because I had a very full work week, so I … Continue reading →

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Somewhat Back On Track

Posted on January 18, 2015 by alexk

This is going to be quick because it is 937pm and the library is closing soon.  I have had a very productive week!  I managed to finalize my Chapter 5 revisions on Wednesday before returning to work which was a … Continue reading →

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Final Game Plan

Posted on October 4, 2014 by alexk

I have had a very productive day at the library.  My focus was on PLANNING!  I created a detailed spreadsheet that captured all of the feedback that I have received over the past three months.  The spreadsheet includes input from both … Continue reading →

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Family Frolic!

Posted on August 30, 2014 by alexk

It is a long weekend but I have been a conscientious researcher and have spent all day at the library.  It has been tough because it is warm and sunny, and the summer is coming to a close so I … Continue reading →

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Three More Papers…

Posted on August 16, 2014 by alexk

This is a quick post because I have dinner plans and need to depart in five minutes!  I had a late start to my day at the library but have worked hard.   I read and input most of my outstanding papers into … Continue reading →

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