Last week, I got into the habit of reading to prepare for my PhD studies commencing in September. Since then, I have been researching the amount of articles needed for a comprehensive literature review. The answer is somewhat philosophical, How long is a piece of string? Since this week, I have been trying to readContinue reading “Six articles a day”
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A summary of this week’s reading
The start date for my PhD is fast approaching. I’ve tried to take some time to prepare and get into the habit of reading, as the half term approaches and I have a bit of time. I’ve signed up for Evernote (an app that helps you take notes) and bought a subscription to a journalContinue reading “A summary of this week’s reading”
Starting the PhD process
I am currently in the process of applying for a PhD. I am writing the research proposal, and I am at the “methods” stage. After this I need to start work on my personal statement. I am curious if any of my followers have ever applied for or conducted a research study? This has beenContinue reading “Starting the PhD process”
Ways to learn from home
Whether you are homeschooling your children, teaching online, or sharing knowledge with family over Skype, now is the time to try a range of different activities. I have tried to include materials that you may already have in your home. These activities could be adapted for ESL and I will outline the key learning pointsContinue reading “Ways to learn from home”