tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056550084846301410.post3766479223235896503..comments2023-06-02T05:24:26.522-05:00Comments on Scribbling Woman: Treading WaterBarbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923693086651695946noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056550084846301410.post-64633037635625749702012-03-09T02:58:29.722-06:002012-03-09T02:58:29.722-06:00Dissertation writing is not for the faint of heart...Dissertation writing is not for the faint of heart. But I figure if my friends can do, then so can I. And you can too! I had a lot of those same thoughts when I was writing my first chapter, but in the end it was worth it, because what I wrote represents some of the strongest work I've ever done. <br /><br />I also just got feedback on my first chapter today, so I'm about to begin the (hopefully short) process of revising it. Then I'm going to try and submit it for publication. My chair is really pushing me to try and get something published this year, since I'll be going on the market next year.Barbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923693086651695946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056550084846301410.post-56376872279422438052012-03-08T18:45:30.921-06:002012-03-08T18:45:30.921-06:00hi, can totally relate. PhD trying to finish my d...hi, can totally relate. PhD trying to finish my dissertation. committee decided that my dissertation wasn't framed properly so I have to completely recast everything in a different light. they reassured me that I have good data, but want it framed differently. I know what you mean about treading water and seeing other people managing somehow. just got feedback on my new intro, too much use of the passive voice. I like the passive voice! what is so wrong with the passive voice? I feel like I have something interesting to say but am not sure I can finish. I keep wondering if it's worth it. I could be doing something else and be happier. I hesitate between thinking I can do it and just thinking it's not for me and shouldn't waste any more effort on it. <br />anyway, I understand your pain. Congratulations on presenting a paper on your first chapter, that's really good.jessica khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142341520082349546noreply@blogger.com