First tutorial back

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 Yesterday I had my first tutorial of the term with Sam.  I keep saying it but going into M3 seems so less daunting than the other two modules.  I think because of all the planning we did in M2 we kind of know what's coming but I'm hoping that I don't suddenly find myself in a huge panic mid-term as I'm very aware of how much work there is ahead.  Feeling relaxed puts me slightly on edge and as a result I've been manically trying to make sure I've stayed on top of my schedule we made in M2 - sending invites to my potential interviewees and focus group participants.  As Sam said - we have to have some flexibility in our schedules as things won't always go according to plan and I have to remember that going into this module. 

Some useful information I took away when talking about the literature review and report were to ensure you justify every bit of your research proposal. Make broad ideas more focussed. Acknowledge what went before and what comes after but also why your research is unique.  Understand where your work sits within the wider literature. 

So now to push ahead and get going with my interviews and focus group as I think this feeling of being relaxed isn't going to last for long!

Comments

  1. ShelleySeptember 20, 2021 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Jen! I have the exact same feeling of calm at the moment but fingerscrossed we can hang onto it as the term progresses. Good luck with your focus groups!

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  2. Alice PettiniSeptember 21, 2021 at 2:32 PM

    Hi Jen, really nice to hear Sam's advice about justifying every from the research proposal! Everyone seems to be taking something different away from their tutorials, which is great! I'm glad your feeling calm, I hope it continues! And good luck with the interviews and focus groups, I look forward to hearing how they go. x

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  3. Clare IsaacsSeptember 26, 2021 at 7:34 AM

    hi Jen, its funny isn’t it, how the feeling of being relaxed in this module is worse than feeling worried! ahahah whats that saying “if its too good to be true...It probably is!” hahah
    Anyways sounds like you have a handle on your schedule. Im feeling a bit worried also as I feel like I “know” what needs to be done, but the actual doing is the scary part. Ive done one interview so hopefully I can get on a roll.

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  4. Georgina KnightSeptember 26, 2021 at 8:17 AM

    I'm exactly the same when it comes to feeling 'too relaxed' like if I find myself with a spare 5 minutes in the day I'm kicking myself thinking I could be being more productive somehow! Exactly like Clare said I know what I need to be doing but I also feel like I'm just not getting round to it right now, hopefully after my first tutorial I will have a better understanding of where I'm at! xx

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  5. Katie MaloneSeptember 27, 2021 at 8:54 AM

    hi jen, I am feel like I am way to relaxed about this module too! I find myself not really sticking to my module 2 plan too well, but hopefully i can get back on schedule this next week!

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