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The beginning of a research project can be very exciting - the direction your research will take is often largely undecided or up for debate and this can be a very intellectually stimulating period.The return rate of the hours you spend working is high - as the topic is new to you, you learn can learn much in a relatively short space of time. In my experience, the enthusiasm many students have at this stage may wane to a greater or lesser degree (just like at the end of the 'honeymoon' period of a new relationship) or at least be tested during the duration of the project. I don't mean to discourage you from applying for a PhD but rather think it may be prudent to wait a little longer before expressing an interest to your supervisor (they may begin to look for funding for you or otherwise factor you into their plans) in case you do have a change of heart. I think it takes longer than a couple of months to work out if research is really for you and if you really want to make the long-term commitment of the PhD. Of course, that is just one person's opinion and the others on the forum may disagree!
Best EV
Hey Skig - thanks for trying. I think I've given up hope now :-(
Thanks so much for trying Stressed!
Bump! Will be eternally grateful if anybody can access these got me!
Hi everyone,
I would be really, really grateful if anybody could send me one or both of these - I can't seem to download them without paying and as payday isn't 'til Friday - I can't afford them!
Thanks so much,
Ev
ISO/DIS 21268-1, Soil quality - Leaching procedures for subsequent chemical and ecotoxological
testing of soil and soil materials - Part 2: Batch test using a liquid to solid ratio of 2 l to 1 kg.
ISO/DIS 21268-2, Soil quality - Leaching procedures for subsequent chemical and ecotoxological
testing of soil and soil materials - Part 2: Batch test using a liquid to solid ratio of 10 l/kg dry matter
Buffalo mozzarella
Hi Cinderella. Thank you so much for going to so much trouble to get this article for me!! You really went beyond the call of duty - if you ever need the favour returned don't hesitate to ask(up)
I have e-mailed the authors so fingers crossed they'll send it to me!
Thanks again,
EV
Thanks Ady & thanks Cinderella. Ady I had seen that on their website alright but thought I'd try the forum on the off chance that I might get lucky. Unfortunately my Uni doesn't have a subscription to this journal at all. Cinderella it would be great if you do manage to get the article after all!!
Thanks for trying everybody - it seems that very few unis have access to this particular journal
Sorry to bump the thread but I'm a wee bit desperate ..
If anybody could get me this I would really appreciate it! Actually, I need quite a few from this journal but my uni doesn't have access to it :-(
Environmental Impact of Runoff from Highway Construction and Repair Materials: Project Overview
Journal Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Publisher Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
ISSN 0361-1981 (Print)
Issue Volume 1743 / 2001
Category Highway and Facility Design
Pages 1-9
DOI 10.3141/1743-01
Cheers in advance,
EV
Hi Again everyone,
I've been away fro a bit because I've not been too good - really bad in fact. Just been through the break-up of a really long relationship, had some emotional stuff that really messed with my head a lot and basically had a breakdown. Also, I said too much to some colleagues (they just happened to be there when I burst into tears) and now I feel a bit awkward about it. But I think I'm getting better and the PhD is going remarkable well. Anyway hope to be on here alot more!! And hope everyone is fong well.
EV xx
I passed my transfer assessment today 8-) They didn't want me to change anything about my project! Only downside is that they think it will take a bit longer than expected - but I can live with that :-)
Aw Wally - how nice!! I'm nowhere near as eloquent as you but a big thank you from me for all your help and for the papers and books that you sent me too!! (up) Really glad the viva went so well for you - it keeps us all gong to hear stories like yours.
That's brilliant news Wally!!! Well done :-)
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