Recent content by Tamina

I've finished my analysis, but I'm stuck on the conclusion. My advisor said: “Don't just summarize what you already said. Add something new.” But what does “add something new” mean? I thought conclusions were supposed to wrap things up. A guide says a strong conclusion should: Synthesize...

I just got my dissertation chapter back with 40 pages of comments. I opened it, saw the red ink, and closed it. I haven't looked at it for three days. A writing guide says: “Don't respond immediately. Let it sit for a day or two. Then sort comments by type: easy fixes, clarifications...

I'm in year five of my PhD and I've lost all motivation. I used to care deeply about my research question. Now I just want it to be over. A dissertation coach says: “It's normal to hate your topic at the end. The goal isn't passion anymore; it's completion” . But how do I push through when every...