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 · 3 answers · asked by cyclgrrl 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Sorry - not defending whole thing in Feb - just want to be able to defend prospectus in Feb - but that means a properly edited lit review.
2006-12-24 05:03:02 · update #1
Article searches online dont really do it, because books tend to be more useful for general statements and info citations. So I gotta put my b*tt in a library and leaf through books.
2006-12-24 06:16:35 · update #2
Can you pay somebody to transcribe for you? (Or maybe convince a charitable friend?) That seems to be something that someone else can do, but the lit review is something only you can do.
2006-12-24 05:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't mention your field. A lot of academic journals are on-line now -- so this should cut down your time.
A 130 page literature review sounds a bit lengthy. My entire dissertation wasn't that long. If you need three times the citations, my guess is that you are saying too much about them now.
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