Category Archives: Dissertation Planning

Post Vacation Ramp Up –Slow!!!

Posted on March 1, 2014 by alexk

It is 516pm and my energy level is definitely waning!  It was lovely to be off last week and I had a wonderful time visiting my parents in sunny Florida.  It was a definite adjustment returning to the cold weather … Continue reading →

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739PM: Time To Go Home!

Posted on February 16, 2014 by alexk

It has been a highly productive day!!  I have been working consistently since 10am and have completed a first cut of my Conclusion Chapter.  This means I have a few days to edit before I send it to my supervisors … Continue reading →

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Heading To The Spa

Posted on February 8, 2014 by alexk

It is 343pm and I am signing off from a productive stint at the library.  I have made good progress on writing my Conclusion chapter.  I have a good sense of the overall approach and have created labels for all … Continue reading →

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13 500

Posted on January 26, 2014 by alexk

It is 743pm and I am not feeling smackered for once.  That said, I am very glad to be leaving the library because it has been a full day and week.  I have a solid literature review of 13 500 … Continue reading →

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Solid Progress

Posted on January 19, 2014 by alexk

It is Saturday, almost 8pm,  and I am still at the library!  It has been a full week of reading and writing.  I am generally pleased with the results.  I have  38 pages written of my literature review and have one more … Continue reading →

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Read, Read, Read AND Write, Write, Write!

Posted on January 11, 2014 by alexk

This is going to be a very quick post as I have to depart shortly to do some errands.  I worked feverishly until the end of December to complete two solid thesis chapters.  I literally submitted them on December 31st at … Continue reading →

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8:32pm…

Posted on December 29, 2013 by alexk

It is December 28 and I am finishing up my research at work because the library closed at 5pm.  Christmas was wonderful and welcome break from research but today it is now time to pay the piper!!   I worked hard today … Continue reading →

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Crazy Good!!

Posted on December 15, 2013 by alexk

It is 947pm on Saturday night and I am a very happy camper.  I have taken some vacation to get some traction on my writing and it has paid dividends.  I have a rough draft of  Chapter 4 completed and 50% of … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Up

Posted on November 30, 2013 by alexk

Wow, the sky is a beautiful combinations of pinks and blues.  It is almost 5pm and I am glad that I looked up from my computer because it is spectacular.  This is a lovely end to a full and productive … Continue reading →

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Back in the Game

Posted on November 23, 2013 by alexk

The month of November has been atypical.  I was in Ottawa one weekend and in Boston last weekend.  The upside to Boston was that I was there to attend a leadership conference and was able to hear Jim Kouzes speak … Continue reading →

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