July 2011 – Page 2 – Silence and Voice

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-07-27

Enjoying a fantastic, multi-course fondue dinner with a colleague in the East Village. #
I made some good progress on my literature review yesterday. Part of this is the way I am beginning to be able to combine concepts #phdchat #
@katmduffy Alas, I can relate about the same issue. #
@stealthpooch May be some interesting frames to blur together. How do you determine whose voice & reality to focus on? #phdchat #
@LR Wish I could have been there with a nice Chianti. Alas, where isn't a nice Chianti welcome?!?! #
@savasavasava Goodness. Or not. #
@LR At least they don't ask you to serve them pizza while singing opera . . . or do they?! #
@stealthpooch Seems interesting, and somewhat out of my area. Can you share an example of one of these? #phdchat #
@aephd Hopefully more work in a good and productive way! #phdchat #
@savasavasava What are you considering? #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-07-26

@aephd Another degree like "Wow, let's study this!" or "Good god, more work!" ? #phdchat #
@keredm No better time than the present #phdchat #
@stealthpooch What collection are you critiquing? #phdchat #
@martin_eve @qui_oui Well, welcome back! #
@savasavasava 😉 #
@salma_patel Comgrats on that act of kindness she did for you #phdchat #
@webnemesis Appreciate it! #phdchat #
@gconole @andycoverdale @cristinacost Alas, in another time and place I researched this in #HRD http://bit.ly/qXSxsZ #phdchat #
@mark_carrigan @C_J_Cage Alas, I am going to need to consider this more seriously. I wish it were less expensive, but we'll see! #phdchat #
@lindathestar It may come sooner than you think 😉 #phdchat #
@gconole There were so many issues that arose, that I could not get any side work done. Alas. #
@dbaQ8 @christiepooh @GabrielOguda @BronSt Thank you for the encouragement and energy for the next step #phdchat #
Ready for data collection, finally! Thank you for all your support along the way http://t.co/y5lT9HJ #
At a break in the middle of a 3 1/2 hour webinar I am hosting today. #
@gconole @cristinacost Goodness, sounds like the theory may be broken if it is that tough to apply. #
@imarais Wow, that is a high target! Why so much? #phdchat #
I have an early morning (for me) supervision call coming up. Want to make it to the office first.#phdchat #
@webnemesis This seems like a threshold concept, which is related to my thesis topic http://bit.ly/lAFxSf #phdchat #
@C_J_Cage @mark_carrigan Alas, I am about to begin collecting data and am not looking forward to the transcription issue #phdchat #
@AndyRKett I agree; in this sense splitting them may have been more for money than content and flow. #
@mark_carrigan I find about $100 for an hour of interview (with 2 people speaking clearly and without a lot of technical content) #phdchat #
@ASBO_Allstar Congrats on the next step forward #phdchat #
@martin_eve Very sorry to hear about your loss. Saying "just" a pet seems to minimize his importance. At least it happened in relative peace #
@ElenaGol86 Same here; never attended #CHER but also heard good things. Perhaps I will follow you into #ECHER What made you want to join? #
@AndyRKett SO, I enjoyed Harry Potter. There were a few surprisingly slow parts, and it did start without any context. Odd for a big movie. #
@olearymo @alexbowe No, that was Star Wars. #
@savasavasava Wish I knew you were there; i would have joined you! #

Data Collection, Here I Come!

I am happy to report that I concluded the pilot testing for my doctoral thesis research, and am now ready to begin data collection in earnest.

I finished the pilot interviewing last Thursday, debriefed it over the weekend, and worked with my supervisor this morning to process it. I learned a great amount about my research area by interviewing some people for the pilot, revealing some unexpected areas in the process. I will then write-up my findings and process the experience to put it directly into my thesis. Now, with one or two tweaks of my invitation to participate in my research study that I do this evening, I plan to seek participants for my research beginning tomorrow.

Wow, data collection. Finally!!

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-07-25

My movie partner is now 20 minutes late. Frustration or opportunity to develop patience? #
The previews make the movie the Smurfs look like something they should have left alone in the past. #
@JimTheDean Enjoy the active relaxation. I had my second ride of the year earlier today; felt wonderful #phdchat #
@AndyRKett Wow, late for you on a Sunday night. Will have to exchange reviews when done. Enjoy it. #
@kiwicito Amazing the Lion install seems so smooth, and downloadable as well. So different from Windows, yet again. #
Planning to see Harry Potter at 5:30. Finally. #
@martin_eve Sorry to hear; these things can be tough. #
Just bought tickets to see Harry Potter this evening. Hope it is worth going through the heat to the theatre. #
@kiwicito That is fantastic to hear about a new OS. Did you install right on top of the current one? #
@jenny_wakefield Let's hope! #AERA #phdchat #
Walked the 7-circuit labyrinth in Battery Park. These really are mystical hubs of reflection. #
@MikeStorrings Post some pics of the #GoldenGlow #Christmas convention set-up. Perhaps on your FB page? http://on.fb.me/pkcHDO #
@savasavasava @bruzed What was the decision? #
Thinking about going for a bike ride before the sun gets too strong. Only ridden once this year so far, and am itching for more movement. #
@dbaQ8 @salma_patel @aeratcliffe Wonderful how learning crosses national boundaries, as if it can start and stop in place and time! #phdchat #
@ElenaGol86 Almost missed your Tweet as I am catching up from 2 days without wifi. Have you attended #CHER or joined #ECHER #phdchat #
@jenny_wakefield Good for you on 2 submissions for #AERA I struggled with just one! #phdchat #
@kiwicito How did the upgrade to #lion go? I am waiting a bit for the bugs to be worked out, if there are any #phdchat #
@kiwicito At least progress in one area. I am now focusing on cleaning my personal emails #phdchat #
@RedOxxAffairs I wish you would Tweet more! #
@dbaQ8 @Verbi_Software You know, the first major #CAQDAS app to develop a Mac version will potentially corner the market #phdchat #
Another Sunday morning to awake early to listen to early music. Love Sunday mornings early! #
@ai1sa Thrilled it is finally submitted. Additional pressure was that many of those I quoted are in the SIG where I submitted it. Alas. #
@ndcollier @dbaQ8 I use #MAXQDA as I find the interface soothing with their use of colors, as well as usable and receptive support #phdchat #
@ndcollier @dbaQ8 @Verbi_Software I could not find a Mac-native #CAQDAS app, so was forced to buy and install Windows to run one #phdchat #
@ndcollier I find that after about 2 interviews, I cannot handle the data analysis without software assistance #phdchat #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-07-24

@ndcollier I swear by #MAXQDA and while I hated having to use Parallels on Windows 7, I do use it on my Mac #phdchat #
@C_J_Cage @sarahthesheepu @salma_patel @amcunningham If is only reading a paper, easier to give it to them and then discuss #phdchat #
@C_J_Cage @sarahthesheepu @salma_patel @amcunningham Have never read a paper at anybody in a conference. I try for a conversation #phdchat #
@dbaQ8 @lizith @sarahlouwou Thank you for the encouragement. I really needed it over the past few days #phdchat #
@janiewoodsie Good for your having a start; always something to work from #phdchat #
@martin_eve @lizith Alas, we all have those days; don't beat yourself up. What conference? #phdchat #
Completely thrilled to have wifi again. #
Hmm, craving cheese fondue. Where can I get that now and here? #
Finally home to catch up on a few apartment things and then dinner. Hmm, what should I do tonight for a #NYC dinner for 1? #
Finally parked back in #NYC Afraid I did not miss your 101 temperature right now. #
Amy Winehouse died. May she RIP. #
Yes, that is a double-high, extended Hummer limo. And we wonder why our economy is a mess? #
The #AERA site is online again, and borrowing more wifi I just submitted by abstract. Phew. #phdchat #