Category Archives: Dissertation

Abstract

Posted on July 27, 2013 by alexk

I spent about three hours working on my abstract today.  I am only about 60% complete and the process took much longer than planned because I am now trying to use appropriate APA style.  That said, it was a satisfying … Continue reading →

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Super Duper!

Posted on December 1, 2012 by alexk

This is another very short post because it has been a long and highly productive day.  I reviewed all of my analysis to date and then created a new file with organizational variables.  I was able to complete some preliminary analysis … Continue reading →

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It All Adds Up….

Posted on July 22, 2012 by alexk

I am on the train returning home after  a lovely visit with my family in Ottawa.  We all played a role in a charity golf tournament which was a great deal of fun.  Suffice it to say I did not get … Continue reading →

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30 Pages Down…

Posted on June 9, 2012 by alexk

I finally committed to my writing today.  It was a bit of a slog and felt unsatisfying until close to the end.  This is when I realized that the combination of writing and inserting graphs resulted in a 30 page document.  I am … Continue reading →

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Clean Up & Prepare

Posted on June 2, 2012 by alexk

This is going to be a very short post.  Today was fairly scattered.  I was not able to get a significant block of time at the library because of tutoring and tennis commitments.  That said, I made the best of the … Continue reading →

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Merger Detective

Posted on April 7, 2012 by alexk

I have spent a good part of my stint at the library investigating the 2011 M&A activity for the organizations in my research study.  What has been surprising and challenging is the dearth of easily accessible information.  Or perhaps it … Continue reading →

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Productive Day of Analysis

Posted on March 31, 2012 by alexk

I have had a very productive day of analysis.  Wow, let me say it again:  I have had a very productive day of analysis!  It am really enjoying uncovering what the data has to say.  Whereas I definitely have a … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Mentor Meeting

Posted on March 24, 2012 by alexk

I thoroughly enjoyed my meeting with my mentor this week.  He completed his doctorate in 2011 and is a perfect balance of information and inspiration!  We discussed my progress to date and the road ahead –particularly the VIVA and publication.  … Continue reading →

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EXCEL 2007 Course…

Posted on March 17, 2012 by alexk

I returned my EXCEL 2010 this morning and was able to purchase a 2007 version at another book store. This is the good news. The not so good news is that after spending an hour skimming through the book I … Continue reading →

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EXCEL for Dummies…

Posted on March 10, 2012 by alexk

You know that you are in trouble when you buy an EXCEL for Dummies book only to discover that you have an older version of EXCEL!!  I am departing shortly for the bookstore to see if they have a 2007 … Continue reading →

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