Welcome to the Degree Doctor blog – where we keep it real about PhD life.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else has it figured out but you – you’re in the right place.
Here you'll find honest advice, practical tips, and a whole lot of reassurance to help you stay calm, focused, and on track.
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Let’s make this PhD journey a bit less stressful (and a lot more doable).
What is Ethnomethodology? Key principles and ideas from Harold Garfinkel
Ethnomethodology. What’s it all about?! Keep reading to learn more!
PhD Career Paths - What’s next after your doctorate?
Finishing your social sciences postgrad journey? Want to explore some options outside of academia? Read on …
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!
Four reasons why you should consider a literature-based dissertation
Literature based dissertations can be a great alternative to research-based dissertations. In this blogpost, I explain four key reasons why.
Reflexivity in qualitative research dissertations
What is reflexivity? How can you be reflexive in your qualitative dissertation?
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!
Ideology explained - through ham & cheese sandwiches and running!
What is ideology all about? In this blogpost, I explain the core components of ideology - worldview, desire for action and power.
Critical Thinking and Analysis - with an Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Master critical thinking and critical analysis by beginning with everyday life things - like an Egg & Cheese McMuffin!