Comprehensive Guidelines for Writing a PhD Thesis Proposal (+ free checklist for PhD Students)
This article provides comprehensive guidelines for writing a PhD thesis proposal for PhD students but it can also benefit masters […]
Introduction to Quantitative Research: Basic Statistics
This article is the first of a series of posts that focus on quantitative research. I introduce basic statistics in […]
How to Write Minutes of Meetings (Plus Sample Minutes Template)
When you are a PhD student, you are expected to have numerous meetings in the course of your PhD programme. […]
The Fieldwork Process in Qualitative Research (Do’s and Don’t’s)
Qualitative research involves primary data collection hence adequate planning of the fieldwork both before and during the data collection stage […]
Sampling Strategies for Qualitative Research
There are many sampling strategies that can be used when conducting research. The sampling strategies vary depending on whether the […]
Qualitative Research Methods: An Introduction
Qualitative research has gained recognition in the last few years and researchers have come to acknowledge that it is in […]
PhD Thesis Proposal Defense: Common Questions and Feedback
This past two weeks I attended a number of proposal defense of PhD students at my University. In this post, […]
How to Network as a PhD Student
Humans are social creatures. However, networking may not come naturally for most people. Nevertheless, we all need a social support […]
Key Take-Aways from a Scientific Writing Webinar
Because of the covid-19 pandemic which has limited physical interactions and meetings, many institutions have taken to the various digital […]
How to use SimpleMind Pro for Mind Mapping (An Effective Writing Tool for PhD Students)
What is mind mapping? Mind mapping is a great strategy for writing effectively and quickly. It involves reading then grouping […]