Category Archives: Finalizng The Thesis

Reframing Chapter 2

Posted on December 13, 2014 by alexk

It has been another especially busy week at work so I only managed to squeeze in a few hours of research during the week. Also, my partner and I are enjoying Christmas preparation and festivities.  In fact, I have to … Continue reading →

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Two Down Three To Go!

Posted on December 6, 2014 by alexk

I have finally finished revisions to Chapter 1.  My focus for the next three weeks will be on Chapter 2 and 3.  It will be terrific if I can complete them before Christmas.  I have to dash now because I … Continue reading →

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Topsy Turvy Day

Posted on November 30, 2014 by alexk

It is 1154pm and I am zonked.  My day was quite atypical.  I had to visit a friend this morning going through a difficult time which resulted in a mid-day start to my research.  I had a delicious breakfast at … Continue reading →

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Time To Make Dinner!!

Posted on November 2, 2014 by alexk

I have had a very productive day at the library.  My focus has been dedicated to revising a journal article.  I spent about an hour earlier in the week thinking about the revisions and creating a high level plan.  Today … Continue reading →

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Behind Plan, But Solid Progress

Posted on October 25, 2014 by alexk

The title says it all.  I worked very hard this week in the evenings despite being out of town for work.  Also, today I have been super focused for 11 hours at the library.  My hard work has paid dividends … Continue reading →

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Battery Running Low…

Posted on October 19, 2014 by alexk

It has been a crazy day! There were many  logistical challenges at the library which resulted in a series of delays getting started today and ongoing technology woes. I suspect that I lost about 90 minutes of productivity as a result! … Continue reading →

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9:31pm –Yikes!

Posted on October 12, 2014 by alexk

This is a first, I think, 12 hours straight at the library!  My focus has been exclusively on finalizing Chapter 1.  The revisions that I completed included increasing the number of citations, culling some sections, and moving some content to … Continue reading →

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