Welcome to the Degree Doctor blog – where we keep it real about PhD life.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else has it figured out but you – you’re in the right place.
Here you'll find honest advice, practical tips, and a whole lot of reassurance to help you stay calm, focused, and on track.
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Let’s make this PhD journey a bit less stressful (and a lot more doable).
Thesis writing - if you’re not doing THIS, your examiner won’t like it!
Writing up your masters or PhD thesis can feel like a bit of a mystery. Like you have to take on a whole other persona and write like a "smart" person. First up, you are a smart person. Second, despite that, you're probably not doing this...
Writing about paradigms in your PhD thesis - where to write about them and what to say
Paradigms. They’re important. But, where should you write about them in your PhD thesis? What do you need to say? Keep reading, I’ve got you!
PhD Student Tips How to Write Thesis Aims and Objectives
PhD students, check your aims and objectives follow these rules!
How to write academically when you’re not an academic person: tips for social science dissertation students
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I can’t write academically!”, then you need to read this blogpost. It’s easier than you think, and I’ll show you how!
Is it too late to change my dissertation topic?
Before you throw your dissertation topic into the trash, make sure you read this blogpost!