Adapting the Pomodoro Method to Suit Your Needs
A few years ago, I wrote about the Pomodoro Method and the concept of Shut Up And Write (SUAW). However, this format doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. Since 2020 we’ve […]
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How to Draft a Thesis (Partly) on Your Phone
In my mind, the time and space needed for writing is proportional to the project. Writing a shopping list? The notes app on my phone is fine for that. Writing […]
Ready for a Guided Writing Day?
If life (read: flatmates, work, kids, distractions, etc) is getting in the way of your writing progress, you’re not alone. It can be hard to achieve the quiet, mental focus, […]
[Throwback Thursday] Getting Started Writing your Thesis and Beating Writer’s Block
This post by Scott Pilkington first appeared on Thesislink in May 2020. Some information and links have been updated in this version. Generally, when I sit down to write something […]
How Much Participant ‘Voice’ Should You Include in Your Thesis?
When participants give up their time to share their views, thoughts, or experiences with you as a researcher – and especially where it takes some bravery, trust, or sacrifice for […]
Throwback Thursday: When Your Brain is an Empty Space
This post by Dr Anaise Irvine first appeared on Thesislink in April 2017. It has since been updated. In the years I spent writing my Masters and PhD theses, I […]
So You’ve Been Asked to Revise Your Conference Abstract… Now What?
Sharing your research at a conference or symposium can open up a lot of doors professionally, and allow you to get your research out to the wider world. But there’s […]
5 Ways NOT to Construct an Argument
Much of the skill of academic writing lies in constructing a strong argument. This means establishing, supporting, and defending a position. It means being persuasive. But the readers you have […]
Making Life Easier for your Readers
Often, when writing a thesis (or paper, or presentation, etc.), we unconsciously adopt a writer-centric approach. By that I mean: we get so preoccupied with conveying all the information in […]
How I Structured My Doctoral Thesis in Format Two
Editor’s note: this article, published in 2020, makes reference to a previous edition of the AUT Postgraduate Handbook that is now out of date. The most recent edition can be […]
Getting Started Writing your Thesis and Beating Writer’s Block
Generally, when I sit down to write something new – whether that be my thesis or a blog post – it feels huge and daunting. I just don’t know how […]
The Emotional Journey of Getting Supervisor Feedback
I was recently reminded of a dark time in my PhD. A time when my illusions were shattered, and my hopes decimated. A time when I was elated to have […]