Category Archives: Pilot Study

Green Eggs and Ham

Posted on December 11, 2011 by alexk

This morning I enjoyed a delicious and relaxing breakfast with one of my closest friends from university.  We had green eggs and ham which did not look very appetizing but tasted great!   It was a leisurely morning and a lot … Continue reading →

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Communication Templates

Posted on November 26, 2011 by alexk

I am feeling a bit zonked but am committed to one more hour at the library.  Thought it would be a good idea to complete this post and then resume my work.  Increasingly, I am finding my weekly blog post to be an activity that … Continue reading →

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Wandering in the Wilderness

Posted on May 22, 2011 by alexk

I have been feeling quite lost over the past week.  The feeling comes and goes but was especially strong after receiving the evaluation on my Pilot Study.  I  was very disappointed with the grade.  I need to reread the feedback when … Continue reading →

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One Down, One to Go

Posted on March 13, 2011 by alexk

It is Sunday morning and I just submitted my Pilot Study –woohoo!!  A great deal of effort was devoted to revising and refining the paper this week.  I met with my supervisor on Thursday to discuss her feedback and this … Continue reading →

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Full Court Press

Posted on March 7, 2011 by alexk

An unexpectedly busy weekend and a very full week.  It is Sunday night and I have been working on data analysis all day!!  Granted, I did take a few breaks to make dinner, get groceries and spend an hour at … Continue reading →

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Steady Progress

Posted on February 26, 2011 by alexk

It has been a very, very full week all focused on my Pilot Study.  I completely underestimated many things and have been in over-drive as I reacted to unexpected events.  The purpose of the study is to explore the impact of gender … Continue reading →

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So That’s Why Academics Have Research Assistants…

Posted on February 20, 2011 by alexk

I have had a very productive day at the library.  I am amazed by how many “moving parts” are associated with completing this pilot study.  I have spent the past 5 hours working on consent forms, university approval documents, and … Continue reading →

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Slow Start, Building Momentum

Posted on February 12, 2011 by alexk

I have had a very low productivity week.  My short vacation was lovely; however, I returned to an exceedingly busy work week, which included two days of offsite meetings.  Suffice it to say that until today I had not devoted any … Continue reading →

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One Down, Two To Go

Posted on January 30, 2011 by alexk

I have just completed my Competence Development Plan assignment which is good.  That said, I am feeling a bit glum because I also just completed a high level plan for the next two assignments and realize how much work is … Continue reading →

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Trying to get back on track

Posted on October 31, 2010 by alexk

It has definitely been a transition week.  I am not at all pleased with my progress because I don’t have the level of intensity that I had before my vacation.  Also, I am feeling a bit anxious about my week of … Continue reading →

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