I'm working on my dissertation, and it has two major current tasks. The first task is to edit and correct my literature review - I am missing alot of citations (my advisor said I need to have triple the number I have now) and need to go to the library and look at books that I can use to buttress statements I have made. This is a tedious task - given that my lit review is pretty long (130 pp). The other major task is to transcribe taped interviews that I have done as part of my data-gathering process. This is also tedious (takes me a bit longer than the 4 to I ratio often quoted (four hours transcribing for every one hour of tape) - but is a bit more relaxing and monotonous to do. In any case, both need to be done at some point.
I am more in the mood to transcribe - but if I don't fix my lit review, I wont be able to defend in Feb. Should I prioritize based on mood, or based on what 'should' be done - especially over vacation, while I have more time... Feeling Stuck - Halp!!
2006-12-24
05:01:22
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Higher Education (University +)