Year: 2018

Now that you have managed to select your Ph.D. major, the next part is in choosing the supervisor who will eventually guide you to success. Yes, it is true you know what you want to study, but there’s more. You need to identify what you intend to base your research…

A dissertation, which is also known as a thesis has a methodology which forms a major part of the whole. It does not refer to methods, but instead, methodology describes the broad philosophical message for your chosen research methods. This includes whether you will use qualitative or quantitative methods, a…

Writing does not come easily to everyone. When it comes down to writing for a particular top or subject matter, it becomes even harder. Even for good writers. It involves changing your mindset and putting yourself in the shoes of someone else. This cannot be taken for granted. One needs…

If you are an avid writer, then it is safe to assume you have heard of Grammarly. You have probably used it too and added it as an extension to your web browser to check your spelling and grammar. In my experience, it has been very helpful and does the…

Postgrad students rely on their supervisors for help and support. They ask for guidance and direction in their writing and experiments. The supervisor provides correction and even becomes a mentor in the process. Offering advises on how to navigate postgrad life and its challenges. Students pursuing postgraduate education often have…

Discipline & Patience Good things come to those who wait. Because a Ph.D. is not one- or two-years work, for those pursuing a doctorate the answer is to be patient and hard working. Keeping your eye on the prize. Having your goal and knowing when to stay focused is important.…

The first benefit associated with getting a graduate degree is the prestige that comes along with it. Categorically recognized as the hardest or rather, toughest coursework in higher education, getting a Ph.D. awards you with some bragging rights. You will immediately be seen as a person who is, in fact,…

Writing, in general, has different genres and techniques. Short prose, long form, and the likes. When it comes to legal writing its own unique techniques apply according to laws, states and the court being addressed. It is always good to show a good command of the language and knowledge of…

People and ideas go hand in hand. With minds that have millions of neurons at work, it is no surprise that men (and women) have made some of the world’s greatest creations. We are innovative human beings. A thought is a continuous process of the mind. The mind never sleeps.…