Hi Aussiechick

thanks very much for this - it maps onto my experience very well.

Thanks for the tip re gatekeepers at least I can do some research around that.

keep in touch and keep warm 8-) !
bye for now

Alli

Great to hear from you Aussiechick - I am at the very early stages and haven't even got to ethics yet but am grappling with which research methodology to go for and multiple case study seems like the best option.  My cases [ as I envisage it] will be groups of professionals working in different organisations.

I have a good network of folk so I think recruiting some participants in some cases will be ok - I also envisage some real challenges for my other cases. How did you recruit schools did you approach the head - I am wondering whether to contact the head of departments, or individuals  or both...and am just trying to work out what will be the best way to recruit.

Thanks so much for your response - as a newcomer Im not sure how do use this site well but Ive given you a vote(up) I look forward to swapping more info with you!
cheers for now

Alli

Hi is anyone using this approach or has used this approach. What happens if one of your cases drops out and it represents a significant aspect of the issue you are researching?
Has anyone done it and thought - never again or yippee its great? Id welcome comments and thoughts. New to the forum so not overly confident in posting this and already feeling "exposed" :$

Hello A116

my heart sank on reading your mail saying a site dropped out. I am planning on using multiple case studies and can envisage that something similar could happen to me. I havent been to ethics yet so am in no position to comment about how to manage this... What do your supervisors say?

DONT give up, after all a phd is just as much about learning to undertake research at this level, warts and all as well as the study in question. BUt I am very new to all this so not not not an expert.
take care of yourself

Cheers buddy - I will do it asap - great advice thanks ++++++++++++

Alli

I am in my 2nd year of my PhD and have a full time job that also has long hours - It is possible if you dont mind a bit of a stop start approach. I have support from a variety of people and this is important. Go for it !

New to the website but thanks to Heiffer for the enlightenment.
Im a 2nd year - still trying to remember the meaning of research terms - does anyone have any tips?

Hi
firstly you said you want to do this so that is a good start - have been stopping and starting since I started - agree that you should discuss this with supervisors and making an agenda is good too.

try writing a timetable for the next week, then 2, 3 weeks to build yourself up into a pattern and set yourself some goals.

Also make sure that you take regular exercise - this will lift your endorphins and make you feel more positive - 20 mins walk a day is enough to get you going - you can always take a notebook on a walk to record an inspirational moment and if it doesnt come then you will at least know that you have done yourself some physical good. It will also help with your energy.

dont be too hard on yourself and you will get there