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Chickpea, I agree, data collection and writing up at the same time is definitely more challenging. Data collection takes up so much time and energy.
I think we also need to go easy on ourselves. I don't know anyone (except one person) who actually submitted their thesis on time. Every one I know goes over 3 years, and I know someone who submitted after 5 years full time.
Hi,
I'm having one of those days where the fears are feeling really real.
Today I am worried that my thesis may not be good enough for the examiners and I may get major revisions.
Other times I worry that my reference management software will stop working the day before I'm due to submit.
What are your worst fears about your PhD?
Zutterfly, good luck with your paper! I'm trying to avoid doing anything extra other than the thesis, though times it is a refreshing change.
I've found another method of editing, and that is reading the chapter on another device like on your iPhone. I've managed to spot so many more errors and things I could change.
It's difficult to say without knowing exactly what stage you will be at, but if I had to write what I am writing in my third year in one month, it'd take me about 4-5 months in the first year. This is because the more experience you get at writing, the more feedback you get, the better you get it. Are your supervisors on board? You can argue they have faith in you that you can get it done in time.
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