Task Management
How to Set SMART(-YO!) Goals For a PhD
In this epic second part I share how to go about setting goals that mean something to you and the people around you.
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.
Task Management
In this epic second part I share how to go about setting goals that mean something to you and the people around you.
Before Starting a PhD
Will a Masters degree help you to achieve your PhD dreams?
Before Starting a PhD
Thinking about doing a PhD? Here I share ten great reasons why embarking on a period of intense research is a great thing to do.
Task Management
In this post, I have outlined my overall PhD goal, my sub-goals and how these might map onto a monthly task list. I hope this example will help you in designing your own series of PhD goals.
Writing Skills
There are 6 steps in the writing process; ideating, research, outlining, writing, editing and publishing. Here I look at them in detail to help you work out the different parts and some tools you could use.
Newsletter
I never thought I could have so much fun discussing the use of the humble dictionary. This week I talk about word use in the sciences and how a physical dictionary can add some flower to our word power.
In this article I want to discuss my first PhD coaching session so that you will have an idea of what to expect if you decide to get a coach yourself. As an overview, your first PhD coaching session will be very much about your coach getting to know you.
Being a PhD Parent
What does a typical day look like in the life of a PhD parent who works 4 days on her PhD? Read this post to find out!
Books
We all reach the point in our PhDs when we struggle to keep up momentum and each day is a slog. The book 'Start With Why' by Simon Sinek could help you find your spark again.
Communicating Research
Wonder no more if you are thinking about starting an academic blog and don't know what to write about. This blog will help get you inspired in your blogging topics.
Before Starting a PhD
Are you sure doing a PhD is the right thing for you? Here are 13 reasons why you may want to think twice.
Being a PhD Parent
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.