TIPS ON FINISHING YOUR PHD

Dr. Lillian Otieno

Why?

You have to be strange to do a PhD- Give up chance to make money- Lose simplicity of regular hours and a

boss who tells you what to do- You have to be very clear in your mind

why you want to do a PhD

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How?

Begin with the end in mind You have no obligation to write an

important or even useful thesis

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Write!

Writing helps your thoughts to crystallize

You accomplish your daily task which will make you feel good

You can track your progress When you write your thesis you have

material to draw on You won't forget what you were thinking

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Exercise regularly Enjoy your "play time“ Talk to others about your problems Record your progress - full of twists and turns Don't find excuses - don't do too

many other important things

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Choose a dissertation topic you are passionate about

Work on your strengths, not on your weaknesses

Take charge - it's your life not your supervisor's

Do what is right for you - including the choice of discontinuing your Ph.D.

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Master the subject area completely Extend the body of knowledge

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End

There is only one way of doing a PhD, That is your own It is individualistic in nature! You are a long distance researcher Need to avoid being emotional Do not expect to enjoy Expect to go mad If enjoying then you are mad already Department will support you in all the

phases

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