Why-How-What
If you’re looking for a way to share a summary of your research, as you might in the viva, think Why-How-What: Why is your topic worth researching? How have you gone about researching it? What have you found? Every time...
Daily viva help for PhDs
If you’re looking for a way to share a summary of your research, as you might in the viva, think Why-How-What: Why is your topic worth researching? How have you gone about researching it? What have you found? Every time...
I wrote a short post a few months ago with six why questions to help reflect on your research. Here are six more to continue the process. Why had no-one already done what you’ve done for your PhD? Why is...
My daughter will be four in the autumn. For some time now, “Why?” has been the most-uttered expression in and out of our house. Why is the sky blue, why did you say that, why are we having pasta for...
Why questions are the root of reflection. You have to take a step back and ponder. Here are six for viva preparation: Why were you attracted to your field of study? Why was your particular focus worth pursuing? Why were...
If something didn’t work, if something went wrong, if you didn’t get the result you were hoping for… Why? In 3+ years of research, not everything can go perfectly. What’s responsible? Who is responsible? At every stage, but particularly at...