March 2012 – Page 3 – Silence and Voice

I am presenting my doctoral thesis research in progress at my department’s Seminar Series. I often attend the Department of Educational Research seminars from a distance, though this will be the first time I have presented at one.

While this has been a great opportunity to help me focus my writing and make some solid progress, the most interesting thing for me will be that this is the first time I will discuss my research holistically. Thus far, I have only spoken with other people about various elements of it; this will be a glimpse at the entire study.

I wonder what this experience is like for others? If you engaged in doctoral research, what was your experience like the first time you presented your study for feedback and comment?

Back to writing #phdchat #
RT @krajagopal: Just started our hotseat on "Managing your Online Learner Identity" in #nlc2012 #OLIdentity http://t.co/SM2qt24I – join us! #
@RuthFT @aeratcliffe @marmitebot and indeed the plate . . . in reply to RuthFT #
@RuthFT @aeratcliffe @marmitebot BTW, olives and coffee are somewhat natural . . . in reply to RuthFT #
@RuthFT @aeratcliffe @marmitebot But everybody likes olives and coffee. Maybe not together, but you get the idea. in reply to RuthFT #
@ai1sa No, our independence was too tough to ever go back under that tyranny. We have enough marketing hocking all sorts of our own crap in reply to ai1sa #
@aeratcliffe @merry30 Perhaps she spikes it with something edible while you are not looking? in reply to aeratcliffe #
@RuthFT @aeratcliffe @marmitebot Yuck, I now have that taste in my mouth just by thinking about it. Nothing like the power of suggestion. in reply to RuthFT #
@aeratcliffe @marmitebot AND you actually fell for that American-style marketing?!?! in reply to aeratcliffe #
@BronSt A very long and still windy tunnel indeed, but there is a glimmer down there. Thanks for the positive energy. in reply to BronSt #
@lizith @LBA_OX12 Call it what you will, but good for you! #phdchat in reply to lizith #
@aeratcliffe Good gods, people actually eat Marmite willingly? in reply to aeratcliffe #
@HendraAgustian Now how did that happen?! in reply to HendraAgustian #
Yes, I listen to a lot of somewhat loud music while I work on my research; keeps me energetic and focused #phdchat #
I just heard one of the best remixes I have heard in some time: Coldplay's Charlie Brown (David Aude Remix). Fantastic. #
I like the idea of #Occupy Wall St #ows but am not sure if they accomplished anything tangible. What does getting arrested today benefit? #
@debbiefuco I suppose we all have different assumptions that in turn prevent us from discussing them. in reply to debbiefuco #
@bauskas Sounds like an interesting option. Truly, more interesting stuff happening than we have time to read or follow or process in reply to bauskas #
@lizith @LizBennett1 @EmmaBurnettx I have never found Excel templates that dynamically build GANTTs, have you? #phdchat in reply to lizith #
@EmmaBurnettx I use MS Project on a pc and Merlin on a Mac. They are both a bit much for simple GANTTs, but I do project management #phdchat in reply to EmmaBurnettx #
@gconole I fly into Brussels early Sunday morning, so will take a train directly to Maastricht. Hope to arrive around noon and explore a bit in reply to gconole #
@gconole 😉 When are you there? in reply to gconole #
@bauskas Did you learn any useful suggestions about this that you can share? #phdchat #plm in reply to bauskas #
@gconole Will certainly look forward to it. #nlc2012 will be a rather short conference, so best to make the most of it!! in reply to gconole #
@gconole Will see you in a couple weeks at #nlc2012 in reply to gconole #
@gconole Yes, I have to finish this thing this year, regardless of anything else that is done. in reply to gconole #
@PleagleTrainer Which app? #phdchat in reply to PleagleTrainer #
@beckyheaver Sorry to hear that; life gets in the way on both ends, it seems #phdchat in reply to beckyheaver #
@lindathestar I wonder about these things, in that are they new or did I just miss them before?!?! in reply to lindathestar #
@gconole Indeed; not used to spending hours at a time writing. I get distracted easily though may have finally found a focus helper #phdchat in reply to gconole #
@bron2042 @ai1sa I wonder if there is anything we can do about this timing issue for folks newer at this? #phdchat in reply to bron2042 #
@ai1sa That seems right, though I keep fixing anything I see along the way #phdchat in reply to ai1sa #
@ai1sa That is a great way to finish; it is never good enough but I cannot bear it any more! #phdchat in reply to ai1sa #
Goodness, I spent all my energy writing my thesis yesterday that I neglected Twitter, and on a WEEKEND as well! #
@kiwicito So sorry to hear; perhaps you will be even more assured that numbers generally do not relate to real life #phdchat in reply to kiwicito #
@debbiefuco @Comprof1 @ai1sa Do you find things take longer on their own or it was initial unrealistic expectations? #phdchat in reply to debbiefuco #
@ai1sa I agree with you completely, everything with research undoubtedly takes longer than expected #phdchat in reply to ai1sa #
@daciatakesnote @klbz @savasavasava My work is progressing pretty well in the past 2 weeks. Incentive was I present my work in progress Wed in reply to daciatakesnote #
@daciatakesnote @klbz @savasavasava Having a full draft the week before you leave sounds like a great goal! in reply to daciatakesnote #
@lindathestar Wow, has that always been the case? in reply to lindathestar #

Month: March 2012

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