Category Archives: Writing

Knee Deep in Statistics!

Posted on October 13, 2012 by alexk

I have been working very diligently in my new favourite coffee shop for about 5 hours. I have been very focused on statistical analysis of my data and  I am really enjoy this phase of research.   I still need to validate some of the … Continue reading →

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Many Hats

Posted on September 15, 2012 by alexk

Today I wore several different hats and I managed to switch gears fairly seamlessly.  In the morning I reviewed two Competency Development Portfolios (CDPs) and summarized some themes. The CDP is a synopsis of learning and development acquired throughout the doctoral … Continue reading →

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Weekend Chillax

Posted on September 8, 2012 by alexk

It has been a unpredictable few weeks.  I had to head home unexpectedly last weekend due to some family matters. Fortunately, the situation has improved.  I have been on vacation this week, but unfortunately  there was some unexpected news at … Continue reading →

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Time Very Well Spent

Posted on July 14, 2012 by alexk

Yesterday evening I returned from a 6 day trip to Henley.  The focus of my trip was to participate in a colloquium, but I also had several meetings with other researchers and professors.  Overall, it was an amazing visit!!  My … Continue reading →

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GMAT Book…Exhale

Posted on June 23, 2012 by alexk

Increasingly, I can see how easy it is to lose momentum in research.   Although I only took last Saturday off for vacation, which I thoroughly enjoyed, it feels like ages since I have focused on my research.  As a result, … 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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