Why a PhD Might Be a Bad Idea: 13 Reasons Not To Do a Research Degree
Are you sure doing a PhD is the right thing for you? Here are 13 reasons why you may want to think twice....
Annette RaffanAuthor of 80 Articles
Annette is a mum of one and a postgraduate researcher studying plant-soil interactions. She is innately curious, loves writing and making improvements to how she does research - and how you can too.
How To Manage Parenting and a Do a PhD at the Same Time
There's no secret to managing a PhD and all the chaos that being a parent also brings. In this post I share some of my own coping strategies....
🧠Brain STREAM 6: Deadlines
They are what everyone dreads, but deadlines are a part of life. Are there ways we can see them differently? This week I reflect on what missing two deadlines means to me....
Why I'm Switching From Obsidian to Capacities
Obsidian is a great software but I increasingly find myself drawn to Capacities. In this article I detail the reasons why....
How Can I Learn to Write Faster?
Here I share 12 ideas to help you learn to write faster. Each idea has a suggested practise activity to get you started on your literary journey!...
Can I Do A PhD By Distance Learning?
Doing a PhD by distance learning can be a great option if you need to do it alongside other commitments, but it's not without its challenges....