As historical researchers we often find ourselves navigating archives of varying depth, scope and ultimate ‘usefulness’. Depending on our area of research we may find ourselves immersed in business ledgers, census records, design registers, catalogues, letters, diaries, textile samples or even wired to a desk listening to scratchy oral history recordings. We are likely to … Continue reading
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First post on the project….
Moving On
Providing the planets align correctly with HR in Jupiter, I will be starting a new post this time next week. After a successful bid to AHRC, I will be starting a three month project as a Cultural Engagement Fellow. At least, I think that is what I get to call myself.The project is new but … Continue reading
Reflecting
I’m sure my last post was a bit of a cliffhanger, with 48 hours to go until submission and then…. nothing. Well, I did indeed hand in on the 4th December and I intended to write a post to say just that but to be honest I had little desire to touch a computer. Instead … Continue reading
48hours
I have less than 48 hours till I submit. I am so nearly there just last minute checking and a couple hours work on the conclusion. I remember when I dreamt of leaving myself a comfortable leisurely month to tinker with the final work. Considering I have known myself for 32 years I should have … Continue reading
‘Argh’ or 8 days to go
I have just fired off an entire draft to my supervisors. Do I feel relief? Not so much. I feel very tired and slightly numb. But I am now closer to submitting then I have ever been in four long years. Wow. And, again, argh. I’m too computer weary to write much more so here’s … Continue reading
Editing: 16 Days to Go
16 days to go and I have some faith that I can do it. I also have coffee, a necessary addition to my faith. And popcorn. Also necessary. Last week was spent frantically finishing my literature review chapter in order to get it read by my supervisory team (I sent it out at about 10pm … Continue reading
The Early Afternoon Slump – 32 days to go
I managed to get in the office today for just before 9am. It’s now 1pm and I am flagging. I’ve just about caught up with Saturdays to do list but not quite started today’s and I want to go home, even though I have another possible three hours working time before picking up the kids. … Continue reading
Revised Deadline – No seriously, this is it now, lets put this to bed
So this is going to be a quick update because, lets face it, I should be writing words that contribute to my thesis, not a blog post read by a handful of people (if that). I had a supervision on Monday that went well – all very positive, few things to think about but main … Continue reading
Countdown: Day 65
I’ve just had a read through of one of my chapters whilst the twins have a nap (all worn out from their birthday party yesterday!) I’m fairly pleased with it and it was good to have a couple of days away from it. Hopefully my supervisors will feel the same. It’s the twins birthday tomorrow … Continue reading
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