What is feminism? An introduction to three core feminist ideas
Curious about feminism but not sure exactly what it is? Then check out this special blogpost, written for International Women’s Day 2023, in which I explain the three core principles of feminism.
My dissertation supervisor is ignoring me!
If your dissertation supervisor is ignoring you, or taking an age to respond, try one - or both - of my top two tips!
What if my dissertation has already been done?
If someone else has already done a dissertation on your topic, does it mean you have to choose something else? No, it certainly doesn’t!
Reflexivity in qualitative research dissertations
What is reflexivity? How can you be reflexive in your qualitative dissertation?
How to be more critical in your dissertation literature review
Key questions to ask to ensure you’re being “critical” in your dissertation literature review.
Is it too late to change my dissertation topic?
Before you throw your dissertation topic into the trash, make sure you read this blogpost!
Structure and Agency explained - Theory for postgraduate social science students
What does ‘structure and agency’ actually mean? Are they opposites? Are they linked? I answer these questions - and more - in this blogpost!
Dissertation methodology chapter explained - through a cake recipe!
Think of your dissertation like a cake, and the methodology chapter as the recipe to help structure this part of your dissertation!
How to start a literature review - 3 tips for postgrads going back to university
Three top tips to boss your literature reviews as a postgrad
Critical analysis - how to do it in three steps
Critical analysis is a straightforward process: describe; interpret, evaulate! In this blogpost, I walk you through a series of questions to ask at each stage.
How reading academic literature is like dating …
Everyday reading and critical reading - like casual and serious dating - are NOT the same thing! You don’t want to get these two mixed up, so check out my blog on the three key differences between them!
“How can I find more literature?” Citation Searching & Bibliographic Mining
Okay, so, you’ve started your dissertation literature review. But, where do you go from here, how do you find more stuff? How do you do this properly, systematically, in a way that maximizes your chances of finding super useful stuff?
“I get so tired in the afternoon!” Try drinking more water
In this blogpost, I write about the importance of staying hydrated, and share some of my tips for doing so. Since I started drinking more water, I’m way more productive!
Preparing an assignment is like making a good chilli…
In this blog, I explain why preparing a fabulous assignment is like cooking a delicious chilli. Learn to step away, and let it simmer!
“I hate my to do list!”
In this post, I explain why I’m not a fan of ‘To-do’ lists. They’re just not helping us get things done! I introduce another kind of list that WILL help you smash through your tasks and avoid that all-too-familiar ‘not done’ guilt!