Hello,


I am in my second year (not yet upgraded!)

I am so lost in my research (the more I read, the more I discover, and the more I get confused). I should be working out my research design, but I have not even grasped the model I want to apply as it is so confusing and scholars are themselves confused! :(

You need to decide on a research question, and once you have that and your philosophical assumptions the research design will tend to follow from that.

hi majar,
you need to talk to someone about your research. If you feel lost, please seek help, don't wait until things have progressed too far.

First port of call is your supervisor.

You can also speak to colleagues or people in the same lab or doing the same research. Usually people will try to help if they can.

love satchi