Which scholar are you? Eight real situations. Pick the one that sounds exactly like your life right now — then see what we do about it.

The Methodology Maze

"My guide says use SPSS. I do not know why. I just followed instructions."

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The Viva Dread

"I have submitted my thesis. My viva is in six weeks. I cannot answer my own research questions out loud."

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The RRC Hostage

"My paperwork has been pending for 14 months. My research has not moved an inch."

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The Publication Prisoner

"I need one Scopus paper to submit my thesis. I have no idea how to get one."

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The Synopsis Syndrome

"I have written my synopsis three times. My guide keeps rejecting it. I do not know what is wrong."

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The Credential Seeker

"My organisation says I need a PhD to move to the next level. I do not know where to start."

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The Weekend Warrior

"I am doing my PhD between 10pm and midnight. My research is suffering and so is my sleep."

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