-Est. by a PhD candidate, Nairobi
Practical guidance for the PhD you’re actually writing.
Field-tested advice on thesis writing, fieldwork, and the productivity systems that get a dissertation across the finish line – no jargon, no gatekeeping.
PROPOSAL DRAFT – CH. 2
↳ Tighten the research questions before Ch. 3 – see checklist
Three shelves, one desk
Everything you need to write better, work smarter, and move your research forward.
Research & Academic Writing
Step-by-step guidance for writing your proposal, literature review, thesis chapters, journal papers, and preparing for your defense.
PhD Productivity & Research Tools
Practical systems, research tools, and time-management strategies to help you stay organised, productive, and make steady progress.
Research Methods & Data Analysis
Practical guides for designing your study, collecting and managing data, choosing the right analysis, and using tools such as KoboToolbox and Stata
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About the author
Grace Njeri Otieno is a PHD candidate in Kenya, writing about the almost-universal challenges of graduate research as she works through them.
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