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How to Finish Your PhD in a Pandemic

Are you stuck in your PhD? Is it hard to make progress during the pandemic? You’re feeling overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done and there’s no clear path.

In this course, I’ll help you take a new approach to your thesis. Through practical tips and coaching techniques, you’ll understand why you’re stuck and what you can do about it. By the end of the course, you’ll have an action plan and a sense of direction.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • Adopting a growth mindset
  • Thinking like a project manager
  • Working with your supervisor
  • Managing competing priorities
  • Becoming more productive
  • Looking after yourself

This course is designed and presented by Dr Catherine Pope. Catherine is a coach, trainer, writer, and geek, who has worked with more than 4,000 researchers. She has recently published a book on How to Finish Your PhD. You can find out more at www.phdprogress.com.

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1

Introduction
  • Hello and Welcome

2

Module 1 – Discovery
  • Adopting a Growth Mindset
  • Finding Your Inner Mentor
  • Your Circle of Control
  • Creating a Minimum Viable Thesis
  • The Anatomy of a Thesis

3

Module 2 – Clarity
  • Auditing Your Thesis
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • How Much Time Do You Have Left?
  • Working with Your Supervisor
  • Thinking in Sprints
  • Establishing Your Priorities
  • Planning Your Week
  • Planning Your Day

4

Module 3 – Action
  • Staying Focused
  • Boosting Writing Productivity
  • Maintaining and Monitoring Progress
  • Looking After Yourself
  • Sharpening the Axe

5

Conclusion
  • Summary and Action Plan

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Introduction
  • Hello and Welcome
Module 1 - Discovery
  • Adopting a Growth Mindset
  • Finding Your Inner Mentor
  • Your Circle of Control
  • Creating a Minimum Viable Thesis
  • The Anatomy of a Thesis
Module 2 - Clarity
  • Auditing Your Thesis
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • How Much Time Do You Have Left?
  • Working with Your Supervisor
  • Thinking in Sprints
  • Establishing Your Priorities
  • Planning Your Week
  • Planning Your Day
Module 3 - Action
  • Staying Focused
  • Boosting Writing Productivity
  • Maintaining and Monitoring Progress
  • Looking After Yourself
  • Sharpening the Axe
Conclusion
  • Summary and Action Plan

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