I remember when I first started university, most people did not have a personal computer, institutional emails were newly assigned in my second semester, but I rarely had the time to go to the computer lab on campus to use it (and realistically, I only knew a handful of other people who used email atContinue reading “A Hidden Mountain: Word Docs & Folders”
Category Archives: Thinking
Looking for Motivation
As I am working through the writing part of my dissertation (as opposed to the reading, note taking and game playing), I am finding it hard to stay on task. I have always been a last minute drama-panic type of writer, and up until this point, it has always worked for me (managed to getContinue reading “Looking for Motivation”
Redefining (my) Literature Review
I am working on the ‘lit review’ (and definitions) section of my dissertation this week, and it has been an interesting challenge so far. I come from Sociology, where a proper literature review – reviewing what has been written on a particular topic – usually framing the field or the range of perspectives before addingContinue reading “Redefining (my) Literature Review”
Borderlands: Initial thoughts
Picked up Borderlands last night. A little late to the party of course, but at least we showed up! So, we pop it in, waiting for the ‘intro’ .. waiting … waiting… and then I pipe up with a “are we going to hear the story?” – and no sooner than those words were outContinue reading “Borderlands: Initial thoughts”
Playing Mirror’s Edge: Kind of….
Or at least trying. As my gamer boyfriend reminded me again last night, I was never a very good console gamer – all that dexterity and such. I am much better with a mouse and keyboard configuration. But alas, my research is on to console gaming these days, so I have no choice. As IContinue reading “Playing Mirror’s Edge: Kind of….”
Finally – A sense of direction
After much mulling (and many months), I have finally come to the place where I can actually see what my dissertation will look like. Of course, my proposal was written over 3 years ago – and I am happy to say that it hasn’t changed significantly (only the necessary tweaks and updates). But after finallyContinue reading “Finally – A sense of direction”
Update: The Writing Process (again)
I am pretty sure that I used this title a while back either during my MA, or when I tried to get my dissertation writing going a few months back. Well, here I am again. Facing the daunting task of writing my doctoral thesis. I finished my comprehensive exams last December. It was a momentousContinue reading “Update: The Writing Process (again)”
A New Year: Resolutions and Schedules
2010 … wow. Why does a new year always astonish me! I know that time doesn’t stop – or even slow down, but it sure as heck feels like it speeds up! I have set my resolutions to task, and spent the better part of the day trying to get my head back into anContinue reading “A New Year: Resolutions and Schedules”
Hot Summer Days: Update #729
The first thing that pops into my head is a cheesy ’80’s song New Girl Now …click and laugh if you must, but do not judge – it was 1984 afterall! The last few days have been scorching hot (30 c + / 80 f + ); and there is at least another week ofContinue reading “Hot Summer Days: Update #729”
Full Circle
Sometimes the research and the writing process has nothing to do with actually reading and writing, but rather, letting things stew in the back of your mind while you do other things. This is a hard process to accept – especially in the world of deadlines and other people’s schedules. However, I am happy toContinue reading “Full Circle”
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