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Dear esteemed forum members,
I'd love some advice as to what to do with my thesis. I'm doing a combined graduate degree in molecular biology and computer sciences, with the aim of working in the field of bioinformatics / biotechnology.
I breezed through my bachelor's degree and worked in cancer research for 2 years, before deciding I wanted to keep growing and do a master's degree. The first year went great.
Unfortunately, right when I had all my courses completed and started my thesis, my illness resurfaced. I was out of the running for almost 3 years. I recovered, restarted another thesis, did all required analysis, began writing.. only to relapse again for about a year. I finally recovered enough to continue to work around spring this year, wrote an entire chapter... and my boyfriend of 8 years breaks up with me. World -> crash.
So you see, I've had some bad luck, and I'm all out of motivation now.
I'm just not very skilled at this scientific writing. To say I hate it, is an understatement.
1) I think in images, not in words. 2) I see side-paths everywhere. 3) I see at least 3 different ways of writing it all down, all of which arbitrary choices of arranging the information. 4) I can't stay serious for long enough.
In contrast, I'm quite skilled in giving presentations, as it allows me to simplify the material into graphs and pictures, and add lame jokes to keep the audience awake. There is also direct feedback from said audience; I enjoy the interaction. I can also think and talk at the same time, and talking helps me organize my thoughts.
I also believe I do much better with an audience. Someone to talk to, someone to address, someone to reach. I feel like I'm writing to a vacuum. It's too sterile.
Which lead me to the following unorthodox solution. Would it be possible to write the thesis here? Maybe on the blog part? Maybe in a 'hidden thread'? The data I use in my study is already published and used in another study, so there isn't any danger of leaking secrets, but I don't really want Google Bot sniffing around either.
Or does anyone have any other ideas?
Honestly, I'm just grasping at straws here, cause I feel I've tried everything. (Courses on thesis writing, meetings with my supervisor, etc. It all worked a little bit, but not enough.) I just want to get this damned thing finished so I can graduate and become a somewhat functional member of society.
(With my chronic health problems, I'll never be able to work full-time, but I'm a strong believer in doing what you can.)
I'm seriously frustrated with myself for not making any progress. Godverdomme.
I'd love some advice as to what to do with my thesis. I'm doing a combined graduate degree in molecular biology and computer sciences, with the aim of working in the field of bioinformatics / biotechnology.
I breezed through my bachelor's degree and worked in cancer research for 2 years, before deciding I wanted to keep growing and do a master's degree. The first year went great.
Unfortunately, right when I had all my courses completed and started my thesis, my illness resurfaced. I was out of the running for almost 3 years. I recovered, restarted another thesis, did all required analysis, began writing.. only to relapse again for about a year. I finally recovered enough to continue to work around spring this year, wrote an entire chapter... and my boyfriend of 8 years breaks up with me. World -> crash.
So you see, I've had some bad luck, and I'm all out of motivation now.
I'm just not very skilled at this scientific writing. To say I hate it, is an understatement.
1) I think in images, not in words. 2) I see side-paths everywhere. 3) I see at least 3 different ways of writing it all down, all of which arbitrary choices of arranging the information. 4) I can't stay serious for long enough.
In contrast, I'm quite skilled in giving presentations, as it allows me to simplify the material into graphs and pictures, and add lame jokes to keep the audience awake. There is also direct feedback from said audience; I enjoy the interaction. I can also think and talk at the same time, and talking helps me organize my thoughts.
I also believe I do much better with an audience. Someone to talk to, someone to address, someone to reach. I feel like I'm writing to a vacuum. It's too sterile.
Which lead me to the following unorthodox solution. Would it be possible to write the thesis here? Maybe on the blog part? Maybe in a 'hidden thread'? The data I use in my study is already published and used in another study, so there isn't any danger of leaking secrets, but I don't really want Google Bot sniffing around either.
Or does anyone have any other ideas?
Honestly, I'm just grasping at straws here, cause I feel I've tried everything. (Courses on thesis writing, meetings with my supervisor, etc. It all worked a little bit, but not enough.) I just want to get this damned thing finished so I can graduate and become a somewhat functional member of society.
(With my chronic health problems, I'll never be able to work full-time, but I'm a strong believer in doing what you can.)
I'm seriously frustrated with myself for not making any progress. Godverdomme.