Category Archives: Tips and Tools

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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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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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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Productive Week

Posted on October 27, 2013 by alexk

Another quick post because my partner is picking me up in five minutes.  It was a slow start to the day but I have gathered momentum.  I accomplished three things today.  First, I created a “mind-map” of the literature.  Second, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Breakfast

Posted on October 20, 2013 by alexk

It is Saturday and I am NOT at the library!  Instead, I am taking a break from research and am currently awaiting my breakfast at a restaurant.  I worked hard all week on my literature review and have a very … 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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Four Up Four Down

Posted on September 22, 2013 by alexk

I completed my fourth, and final, colloquium for 2013 earlier today.  We discussed my research for two hours and the commentary, debate, and advice was invaluable.  The chief take-away is to “Let the Literature Do The Talking”, lots of reading … Continue reading →

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