| Apparently, I have to write a research proposal. What do I need to do? | |
| I've gathered lots of data, finished the experiments, explored the literature. What do I do with it now and how do I put it together? | |
| I have made several attempts at beginning to write my literature review but I keep changing it. Is there a 'correct' or proper way to organise it? | |
| Each time I finish a chapter or major section I say 'great'. But how can I make myself start again and get on with the next part? | |
| Is there a particular thesis structure I have to follow? | |
| I've spent months trying to get my experiments to work or to get the data I need but time is running out. What can I do? | |
| I love doing all the research/ experiments but I just can't write about it. How do I overcome writer's block? | |
| How do I know if I have done enough, or if my work is good enough for a PhD? | |
| My topic is really interesting but it isn't something that can be squeezed easily into three years. How do I handle it? | |
| Lots of problems have come up along the way and I don't think I'm going to get it done in time. Is there any way to get an extension? | |
| I am three quarters of the way through but it isn't as fruitful as I thought it would be. How am I going to rescue my thesis? | |
| Now I see how I should have done it all along. Is it too late to change? | |
| Is it really necessary to publish while doing a PhD? | |
| What can I expect from my supervisor and what does my supervisor expect from me? | |
| When do I start writing? | |
| Sometimes when I'm writing I feel as though I'm saying the same thing over and over. How can I avoid repetition? | |
| I have difficulty showing whether it's my idea or someone else's. Do you have ways to help with this? | |
| Is it necessary to start with a really detailed outline for the thesis? | |
| I've got an area I'm really interested in but how can I go about actually trying to pin it down to something more specific? | |
| How do I handle disagreements with my supervisor? | |
| Why am I doing this and how do I keep myself motivated for three years? | |
| How is the best way to organise myself to get the whole thing done? | |
| Why do I have to have a literature review? | |
| What style of writing is expected? | |
| Do I have to act on every bit of feedback I get? | |
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