Category Archives: Time Management

Prepping for Qualitative Data Collection

Posted on October 20, 2012 by alexk

I have just spent the entire day finalizing my interview schedule for the qualitative component of my study.  I had already completed some preliminary questions, but true to form it took much longer than anticipated.  I am looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Squirgly

Posted on September 22, 2012 by alexk

I am not sure that “squirgly” is a word, but it aptly describes today.  My day went in many directions but few of them were planned!!  I spent a good amount of time with a librarian trying to gain access … Continue reading →

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Many Hats

Posted on September 15, 2012 by alexk

Today I wore several different hats and I managed to switch gears fairly seamlessly.  In the morning I reviewed two Competency Development Portfolios (CDPs) and summarized some themes. The CDP is a synopsis of learning and development acquired throughout the doctoral … Continue reading →

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Weekend Chillax

Posted on September 8, 2012 by alexk

It has been a unpredictable few weeks.  I had to head home unexpectedly last weekend due to some family matters. Fortunately, the situation has improved.  I have been on vacation this week, but unfortunately  there was some unexpected news at … Continue reading →

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The Difference Is The Detail

Posted on August 25, 2012 by alexk

I have spent most of today writing up my new research methodology plan.  It has been a useful exercise and I am about 50% complete.  I hope to complete the remaining portion next week and solicit feedback from my supervisors … Continue reading →

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Wearing Two Hats

Posted on August 18, 2012 by alexk

I am still grappling with how much I need to learn and do!!  Also, at times I am feeling frustrated that I have very interesting data to analyze but cannot proceed.  The reality is that I have completed overestimated my quantitative skill-set … Continue reading →

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Building Quantitative Muscle

Posted on August 4, 2012 by alexk

I have had a very full and productive week, both with work and research.  I finished the final workshop of a 4-part SPSS series.  This last workshop focused on regression.  I was really pleased at the degree that I was able to “keep up” and … Continue reading →

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Optimizing Resources

Posted on July 28, 2012 by alexk

I am at the library and feeling quite zonked.  Once again, I think I have overestimated my capacity to be productive!  There has been a fair bit of travel of late, for research, personal and work reasons.  First Henley, and … Continue reading →

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It All Adds Up….

Posted on July 22, 2012 by alexk

I am on the train returning home after  a lovely visit with my family in Ottawa.  We all played a role in a charity golf tournament which was a great deal of fun.  Suffice it to say I did not get … Continue reading →

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Time Very Well Spent

Posted on July 14, 2012 by alexk

Yesterday evening I returned from a 6 day trip to Henley.  The focus of my trip was to participate in a colloquium, but I also had several meetings with other researchers and professors.  Overall, it was an amazing visit!!  My … Continue reading →

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