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).
Conceptual vs Theoretical Frameworks: What’s the difference? And why do PhD students get stuck?
Conceptual framework? Theoretical framework? If these terms keep tripping you up in your PhD, you’re not alone. In this post, I explain what each framework actually does, how they’re different, and how they work together in real research projects.
Critical theory for beginners: what it is, why it matters, and how to use it in your PhD
Critical theory - it’s not as complex as you might think it is…
Conceptual frameworks in qualitative research
Do you need a conceptual framework as a qualitative researcher? Let’s break it down!
Navigating Research Terminology: Paradigms, Theories, and Frameworks Explained
Research paradigms, theory, conceptual framework, theoretical framework - what do they all mean? Keep reading!
How to know which theories to use for your theoretical framework
Struggling to decide what theories to use in your PhD? Keep reading for some pointers!