So ...
I have decided that I want to defend my thesis and finish my PhD in 2017!
I am writing this to organize my thoughts and create a semi-plan for the coming week.
First of all, I thought that to be able to do this, I need to submit my thesis by October 15. This means I have 9 weeks left which is pretty scary! But I need to do it, so no escape there and hence the name 63 days. See 9 weeks, 63 days, that's what I have and I need to be incredibly organized, focus and efficient in these 9 weeks like I have never been in my entire life.
Let's divide the whole plan into three stages: stage one, priorities and timetable; stage two, detail of the plan; and stage three, strategies. Let's begin ...
Stage one, priorities and timetable
to be able to submit my thesis, I have to finish writing its components. The remaining components are the "splatology" chapter and the performance chapter, revising the introduction and writing conclusions etc. Oh it's a lot, but don't panic and don't get discouraged as well. let's see...
Over all, until the end of 2017, I have two main priorities: one finish my thesis, and two teaching my course. Everything else is just distraction that needs to dealt with in the proper manner.
For "splatology" paper, I need to bring my thoughts together. The plan is to prepare a story board (a.k.a. presentation) and discuss it with AD and CM on Thursday. This way I will have a road map to follow for writing. Meanwhile, I can write the introduction and methodology parts to save time.
For "performance" paper, I have had plans for long. Now, I can use the same strategy i.e. create the story board, then start writing the chapter. The good thing is that it does not necessarily have to be submit-ready version to be able to put it into thesis.
For the rest of the thesis, I really need to spend time on preparing the introduction part and the whole template.
For the course, this is probably the easiest part, but I need to have a complete plan to make sure I do not miss any points in creating a nice course and get really good evaluations here.
So, it has begun like this. I will post hopefully everyday to keep myself motivated and keep my mind organized.
I have decided that I want to defend my thesis and finish my PhD in 2017!
I am writing this to organize my thoughts and create a semi-plan for the coming week.
First of all, I thought that to be able to do this, I need to submit my thesis by October 15. This means I have 9 weeks left which is pretty scary! But I need to do it, so no escape there and hence the name 63 days. See 9 weeks, 63 days, that's what I have and I need to be incredibly organized, focus and efficient in these 9 weeks like I have never been in my entire life.
Let's divide the whole plan into three stages: stage one, priorities and timetable; stage two, detail of the plan; and stage three, strategies. Let's begin ...
Stage one, priorities and timetable
to be able to submit my thesis, I have to finish writing its components. The remaining components are the "splatology" chapter and the performance chapter, revising the introduction and writing conclusions etc. Oh it's a lot, but don't panic and don't get discouraged as well. let's see...
Over all, until the end of 2017, I have two main priorities: one finish my thesis, and two teaching my course. Everything else is just distraction that needs to dealt with in the proper manner.
For "splatology" paper, I need to bring my thoughts together. The plan is to prepare a story board (a.k.a. presentation) and discuss it with AD and CM on Thursday. This way I will have a road map to follow for writing. Meanwhile, I can write the introduction and methodology parts to save time.
For "performance" paper, I have had plans for long. Now, I can use the same strategy i.e. create the story board, then start writing the chapter. The good thing is that it does not necessarily have to be submit-ready version to be able to put it into thesis.
For the rest of the thesis, I really need to spend time on preparing the introduction part and the whole template.
For the course, this is probably the easiest part, but I need to have a complete plan to make sure I do not miss any points in creating a nice course and get really good evaluations here.
So, it has begun like this. I will post hopefully everyday to keep myself motivated and keep my mind organized.
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