DR. Siti Uzairiah Mohd TobiUTM Razak School of Engineering & Advanced TechnologyUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.FB: PhD ‘DR CT research Clinic’.

PhD: Spiritual & Emotional Strength

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Surah Al-FatihahIn the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful (1)  Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds,

(2) The Beneficent, the Merciful. (3)

Owner of the Day of Judgment, (4)Thee (alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we ask for help . (5)

 Show us the straight path, (6)

The path of those whom Thou hast favoured. Not (the path) of those who earn Thine anger nor of those

who go astray. (7)

My Profile… Dr. Siti Uzairiah Mohd Tobi is a senior lecturer at UTM Razak

School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She has a Ph.D in Facilities Management from Salford University, UK.

8 years’ experience in Property & Asset, and Facilities management field.

Currently teaches and also supervised postgraduate students. Her research interests are facilities management, property management, social enterprise and qualitative study.

Has conducted many workshops and trainings related to qualitative research and the Nvivo applications in Malaysia.

EXPERTISEoQualitative StudyoNvivo analysis for qualitative studyoResearch Methodology

Books so far…

My FB page…

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge

Thesis is just part of the PhD (submitted in “partial fulfillment” of the requirements of the University for the degree of Doctor of philosophy)

Whose PhD is it anyway?

By definition…

THESIS = A dissertation is the ultimate test a Ph.D. candidate must pass

(Prof. Jose R. Lacson Jr.)

PhD Journey = The process is an exercise that trains a person in the art and science needed in the academic world, as well as gives the person key skills necessary for success even in non-academic fields.

(Lorraine C. Salazar)

PhD as a journey…Research is part of exploring your true potential, so don't u afraid while doing it.

Why Research?

To gain knowledgeTo understand why something is

happening To explain what is likely to happen nextTo drive other (research) initiatives

What is Research? and How to do it?

Things that you should addressed:What is the problem? (problem

statement)What you have to offer?

(solution/improvement/benefits>>>the knowledge contribution, this will be part of your 'Research Aim')

What you need to do? (Research Objectives)

How you going to do it? (Research Questions>>>guide your Research Methodolgy)

Multiple, simultaneous realities??!!

The beauty of research…

PhD: Finished is better than ‘PERFECT”*Begin with the end in mind – ‘PhD is

something that finished’*Its your PhD! Take ownership, take charge –

its your life not your SV*Write up as you are going, at the very 1st

day.*Love to hate your thesis – take a break!*Talk to others about your problems*Track record your progress

*Don’t find excuses*Choose a topic you PASSIONATE about*Work on your STRENGTHS, not on your

WEAKNESSES*Enjoy the VIVA! – this is your chance to

communicate your research, your passion*Have a plan for life post PhD - how are you

going to fill the void? and it is a void.*It’s worth it – completing the PhD

The only way to find out how to do a PhD is to do one. Therefore all advice is useless….

My Formula…Antara amalan saya masa study :Going to office everyday 9-3Sampai ofis sebelum buat kerja, baca ayat

ManzilSetiap hari Jumaat sampaikan derma ke MasjidDo write up continuously, everytime I meet

my 'boss' always with new write up

*Sharing this, if it may help you.

My Tips… ‘S.O.F.T’S = Start to FinishO = On trackF = be FlexibleT = Tawakkal, Doa & Strive!

What is METHODOLOGY, and Why is it so damn

important?*Methodology is not an ‘esoteric, irrelevant’ part of a PhD – it is the CORE!(Prof. Martin Sexton, Salford Uni)

More Tip…

The Challenges…

At the end…*Allah knows that you are trying hard but at the

end you must surrender (Doa & Tawakkal) to HIM coz HE knows better. HE are ‘The Perfect Planner’.*Your thinking, your word, your feeling & your

action, everything is a 'DOA‘*Constantly telling yourself ‘One way or another,

I will finish this!!! Devil in me shut up!, I am an excellent researcher and Allah will help me get through this InsyaAllah‘*I wish you all the best for your research journey!

InsyaAllah 'All is well'.

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