Category Archives: Final Thesis

Emerald Research Awards Part II

Posted on December 5, 2015 by alexk

It is 2pm and I have had a very focused stint at the library working on this award submission. As expected, it has not been a short undertaking! At this point I have a decent shell for the 2000 word … Continue reading →

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Photos and Thank-Yous!

Posted on October 24, 2015 by alexk

It is 245 pm and a rainy day. It is an amazing feeling to be at the library working on post DBA tasks. Two bound copies of my thesis are sitting in my home office and I must say it … Continue reading →

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Short Paper for Upcoming American Research Seminar

Posted on September 12, 2015 by alexk

My thesis is submitted for binding –yeah!! I am awaiting any additional requests from the binder, but if all goes well the process should be complete by Wednesday. I must admit that it was tough to submit because when I … Continue reading →

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PDF’d and Ready for Binding!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by alexk

It has been an amazing week. I enjoyed my first real holiday in a very long time. My husband and I went to a cottage in Northern Ontario and it was wonderful!! Upon reflection, I think it is the first … Continue reading →

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Finish Line

Posted on August 30, 2015 by alexk

This is another super quick post. My “minor amendments” were approved on Wednesday. This was a huge relief. This means that my thesis is officially complete!!!! What an incredible feeling. I spent a few hours completing one last read of … Continue reading →

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Almost There

Posted on August 2, 2015 by alexk

This is a quick post because pizza and beer are calling! I have been chipping away at my amendments. Unsurprisingly, they are taking longer than planned, partially because it is requiring me to remember, and in some cases relearn, some … Continue reading →

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Amendments Enroute to Toronto

Posted on July 25, 2015 by alexk

It is 215pm on Saturday and I am on a train heading back to Toronto. I had a lot of fun volunteering yesterday at a charity golf tournament that my Dad runs in Ottawa. It requires juggling, but I am … Continue reading →

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VIVA Triumph!!

Posted on July 18, 2015 by alexk

July 8 is the day that I triumphed over the final hurdle of my doctoral journey –the VIVA! This final oral examination was tough and long -3.5 hours. Suffice it to say I had a very rich dialogue with the … Continue reading →

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