Category Archives: Dissertation Planning

Surviving to Thriving!

Posted on November 9, 2013 by alexk

Wow, the last two weeks have been intense, and challenging.  Last weekend I travelled to visit my parents last weekend and therefore did not go to the library.  I journeyed by train so was able to some reading while enroute.  It was lovely to … Continue reading →

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The Post-Thanksgiving Post

Posted on October 15, 2013 by alexk

I have been “heads down” at the library all day and just remembered that I did not complete a blog post last Saturday because I was preparing for Thanksgiving.  Last week my focus continued to be on gathering papers for … Continue reading →

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NEW Research Summary Spreadsheet

Posted on October 5, 2013 by alexk

It is a very grey fall day and freezing in the library.  The upside to this combination is that I have not been distracted or sleepy in the least despite spending the whole day populating a research summary spreadsheet!  I … Continue reading →

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“Off” but Oddly Productive

Posted on September 28, 2013 by alexk

It is 4pm and I have had very “heads down” day so far at the library.  I battled some serious sleepiness at noon.  I think this is partially due to my focus on reading and summarizing the literature.  I can … Continue reading →

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10 040 Words & 56 Pages

Posted on September 14, 2013 by alexk

It is 730pm and I am smackered.  I need to depart before the sun goes down!!!  I just forwarded the deck for next week’s colloquium to the host along with my draft Abstract, Chapter 1, and Chapter 3.  It feels really … Continue reading →

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10% Complete

Posted on September 7, 2013 by alexk

It is 11pm and it has been a grueling week.  I spent very long days at the library for most of the week and did not make as much progress with my writing as I had hoped.  That said, I … Continue reading →

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The Official Draft Is Underway

Posted on August 24, 2013 by alexk

It is 430pm and I am pleased with my progress today.  For the first time in a very long time, I wrote all day and have completed a draft Abstract and Introduction section using the proper formatting for a thesis.  … Continue reading →

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It Is Time For A Break!!!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by alexk

It is 653pm on Day 4 of my vacation and it is definitely time for a break!!  I have worked hard for 4 days straight and am keeping my commitment to take the next three days off to relax and … Continue reading →

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Slog But Worth It!!

Posted on August 3, 2013 by alexk

The highlight of my week was a Skype call with a recent DBA graduate.  She was very open with her commentary about the process to complete her doctorate and the benefits of the achievement.  I took copious notes and look … Continue reading →

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Three Down, One To Go!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by alexk

I am on an Air Canada flight returning from the Henley Colloquium.  Overall, it was a great experience.  I was pleased with how I delivered my research update and received valuable feedback.  I also really enjoyed listening to the other … Continue reading →

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