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.
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Let’s make this PhD journey a bit less stressful (and a lot more doable).
Using ChatGPT Ethically in Your Social Science Dissertation: Tips and Best Practices
Can Chat GPT be used ethically and morally without compromising students' integrity? Spoiler alert – I think it certainly can be used ethically and morally. In this blog post, I will outline three key principles to guide ethical use of Chat GPT as dissertation students.
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!
How to write your dissertation introduction chapter: top tips for sociology and criminology students
Not sure what to write in your introduction chapter, or how to structure it? Let me walk you through that in this blogpost!
How to write your dissertation literature review
If you’re stuck on your literature review, going around in circles, you need to read this!