by caraweston | May 7, 2019 | PhD Advisor
Some years ago, a friend was writing her dissertation and after long, close work with her PhD advisor was given the go-ahead to take it forward to her committee for final approval. She had just put in three years of arduous work on her dissertation while also holding...
by caraweston | Sep 23, 2018 | Dissertation Supervisor
Navigating the dissertation process can be like battling strong winds and high seas; you need a good captain onboard! There’s no doubt that the working relationship you have with your dissertation supervisor will have a profound effect on your ability to...
by caraweston | Aug 3, 2018 | Procrastination
Is it possible to avoid distractions and get down to serious work? Whether you are attempting to begin or finish a task, there is no doubt that opportunities for endless distraction abound in today’s media-driven environment. In fact, tech toys have put...
by caraweston | Jul 6, 2018 | Procrastination
It’s Monday afternoon and the merciless clock on your desk keeps ticking. You’re trying to finish a less than desirable task but email, Youtube and even Netflix prove too much to resist. Hours pass and that sense of not getting it done hangs over you like...