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Thank you for the kind words! I’m glad you found the video helpful. While I don’t have a specific video with templates from research papers or theses, I do have a blog post where I provide advice on structuring your work effectively. It includes some practical tips that you might find useful as you work on your research. You can check it out here: www.thedegreedoctor.com/blog/thematic-literature-review-how-to-write-one-without-getting-into-a-mess I hope this helps, and if you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

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Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you’re finding the videos helpful. You’re right-critical realism (CR) is often misunderstood because of the word "critical" in its name. CR isn’t inherently about critiquing power or taking a social justice stance; rather, it’s a philosophy of science that focuses on understanding the structures and mechanisms that generate observable events in the social world. While CR can be applied in ways that critique social systems, it doesn’t necessarily align with any particular political or social justice agenda. Its main aim is to provide a deeper understanding of the complexities within social systems. I hope this helps clarify things a bit!

Thanks for sharing your approach! It sounds like you’re using ChatGPT in a very thoughtful and strategic way, which is exactly what I was aiming to convey in the video. I completely agree - using it for brainstorming, summarising, and checking your thinking can be incredibly helpful without crossing any ethical lines. And you’re right, relying on it to write for you isn’t the best idea, especially when honing your own writing skills is such an important part of the grad school journey. I’m glad to hear you’re finding a balance that works for you!

I’m so glad you found the video helpful, Matthew! It’s completely understandable that concepts like epistemology and ontology can be tricky, especially if they weren’t well-explained before. Starting your DNurs in September is an exciting step, and I’m sure you’ll get a stronger grasp on these foundational ideas as you move forward. If you have any more questions or need further clarification along the way, feel free to reach out. Wishing you all the best in your studies!

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Hello! Great question. When writing for your transfer, it’s often a good idea to start with your Introduction chapter. The introduction sets the context for your research, outlines your aims, and provides an overview of what’s to come, which can make it easier to write your Literature Review afterward. The Literature Review will build on the foundation you’ve set in the introduction, allowing you to dive deeper into the existing research and show how your work fits into the broader academic conversation. Good luck with your transfer, and feel free to reach out if you have any more questions!

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Great question, Patty! Research questions, aims, and objectives all play different but connected roles in your dissertation. Your aims outline what you hope to achieve with your research, while your objectives break down the specific steps you’ll take to achieve those aims. Research questions are the specific queries you’re investigating, and they should align closely with your aims and objectives. So yes, having all three is important-they help guide your research process and ensure everything is focused and coherent. If you need more detail, feel free to ask!

@@DegreeDoctor Thank you Dr Yardley. Do you have a video on Research Questions? I'm doing the introduction, what will come first please? With your answer above i'm thinking aims, objectives, and then research questions, though instinctively i've place the boarder Research Questions first? I have as an aim...to explore and construct an explanation of ..... and objectives to understand processes, impacts etc. Thank you

You’re very welcome, Patty! I don’t have a specific video on research questions at the moment, but I’m glad to help here. In your introduction, it’s often helpful to start with your aims-this sets the stage for what your research is trying to achieve. Then, you can outline your objectives, which explain the steps you’ll take to reach that aim. Finally, your research questions can follow, as they flow naturally from your aims and objectives, showing exactly what you’ll be investigating. Yes - starting with the broader questions, then honing in to become more specific is a very sensible strategy. If you need any more guidance, feel free to ask. You’re doing great!

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I’m so thrilled to hear that! 😊 Thank you for your kind words-it really means a lot. I’m glad the video made things easier for you. If you have any more questions or need further help, don’t hesitate to reach out. Best of luck with your thematic literature review!

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Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really glad the presentation has been helpful for you, especially as you work through the challenges of writing your research proposal. Just remember, it’s a process, and each step you take gets you closer to your goal. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out. Best of luck with your proposal!

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You’re very welcome! I’m so glad the video helped clarify things for you. Best of luck with your research proposal, and feel free to reach out if you have any more questions as you go along!

Hi! Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad you found the explanation helpful. Your research on public perception of psychopathic personality sounds fascinating and important-using thematic analysis should really help you uncover the key themes and patterns in people’s perceptions. If you have any specific questions as you go through your analysis, feel free to reach out. Best of luck with your research!

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Thank you so much for your comment! It sounds like you’re doing really important work with your mixed methods approach-understanding the paraprofessional experience in special education is such a valuable area of research. I can imagine it’s challenging to balance the qualitative aspects with your extensive background in stats, especially given the limited qualitative training available in some programs. It’s great that you’ve taken the initiative to supplement your learning, and I’m glad the video and examples were helpful. Best of luck with your research, and feel free to reach out if you have any more questions along the way!

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I'm so glad you found the video helpful! It's completely normal to feel anxious about the findings chapter-it's such an important part of your work. Remember to take it one step at a time, focus on clearly presenting your results, and try not to be too hard on yourself. You’ve got this, and your hard work will pay off. Keep going!

Hi! Thanks for reaching out. At the moment, I’m not taking on new clients for one-on-one support, but I’m happy to offer some guidance here. Yes, you can definitely generate your own research questions from your aims and objectives. Start by breaking down your objectives into specific, actionable questions that will help you achieve your research aims. Think about what you need to find out or explore in order to meet each objective. For example, if one of your objectives is to understand a particular phenomenon, your research question could ask, ‘What are the key factors influencing this phenomenon?’ This approach will ensure that your research questions are directly aligned with your overall goals. I hope this helps, and good luck with your research!

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Hi! Thanks for your question. Choosing an interpretivist approach doesn’t necessarily mean you must use a conceptual framework over a theoretical framework. A conceptual framework is often used to outline the specific concepts and relationships you're exploring, especially if your study is more exploratory or focused on understanding experiences. A theoretical framework, on the other hand, is based on existing theories that guide your analysis. Many PhD projects actually include both frameworks, so it’s a good idea to discuss this with your supervisor to see what fits best for your study. I hope this helps!

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Thank you so much for your comment! I’m really glad to hear that the video was helpful. It’s great that you’ll be sharing it with your students-I hope it makes these concepts a bit more accessible for them too. Best of luck with your PhD, and thanks again for passing the video along!

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Thank you for sharing your strategy! That’s a really effective way to handle feedback, especially during the publication process. Taking the time to let the comments sit for a bit before diving into revisions can really help in approaching them with a clear and calm mindset. It’s great to hear that this method has been helpful for you, particularly when dealing with detailed reviewer comments. Your approach is a fantastic example of how to make the most out of constructive feedback!