Introduction Embarking on the journey of a literature review is akin to setting sail into a vast ocean of knowledge, where clarity and coherence serve as your guiding stars. In this second part of our Literature Review Series, we will delve into structuring and organizing your review, using visual representation as a compass to navigate through the sea of information. Visual Representation Picture this: your literature review as a sprawling cherry blossom tree, its branches stretching out to embrace the essence of your research, with each delicate bloom representing a key theme and every peta ..read more

Introduction Embarking on a literature review can often feel like navigating through a vast sea of information. However, fear not! You can set a solid foundation for your research journey with the right techniques and strategies. In this first part of our Literature Review Series, we'll explore key steps to help you get started effectively. Finding Relevant Articles One of the initial hurdles in conducting a literature review is finding articles highly relevant to your research topic. But don't worry; we've got some tricks up our sleeves! Dive into academic databases armed with advanced searc ..read more

If you're a graduate student working on your Ph.D., then you know that research is a key part of the process. And if like most graduate students, you're always looking for ways to make your research easier and more efficient. That's where NVivo comes in. NVivo is a software program that helps researchers organize and analyze their data. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should use NVivo for your Ph.D. research: 1. Consolidated Data: Being a Ph.D. scholar requires you to study a lot of articles, publications, papers, or books. While doing so you need to note down the important points ..read more

The analysis of qualitative data is a challenging task that requires specific skills, practical knowledge, and creativity. As a Ph.D. researcher, you'll be expected to think critically and creatively. You'll also need to make sense of large amounts of information. In our previous blogs, we discussed the ,features and ,importance of SPSS in a PhD research. The aim of this article is to introduce you to some key features of the NVivo software package and encourage you to take it further in your research. So, What Is NVivo? While there are many software packages available for the management and a ..read more

Research is a core component of the doctoral degree, and statistical analysis plays a central role in many aspects of research. For instance, it is used to test hypotheses and determine which variables have an influence on outcome measures. In addition, data collected by researchers has to be analyzed and interpreted so that they can draw conclusions from their findings. If you are looking to understand the reasons why SPSS is better than any other software that is used for data analysis, then this article will give you everything that will help you determine whether it would be a good idea to ..read more

Data is the backbone of any research paper or dissertation and is an important tool in a researcher's arsenal. The data collection methods used by researchers depend on the nature of their research topic. For example, if you are studying consumer behaviour then you would need to collect data using surveys, observations, and experiments. You can use various tools such as SPSS, Excel, NVIVO, STATA, SAS or any other. In this article, we will have a look into SPSS and how to use it for your research’s data analysis. What SPSS Can Do With Data? SPSS or Statistical Package for the Social Sciences wa ..read more

So you've decided to do a Ph.D. You're going to be studying for the next few years and as I know from personal experience, it can be stressful and lonely. Getting your head down into the research is easy but when things get tough, or you feel like giving up, it's important to have people around you who will help support you through the process. Why do Ph.D. Students Need support? Let’s face it, everyone needs some form of support. Today, more than ever before, Ph.D. students are confronted with social and mental challenges which can be the source of stress. Not only do they have to deal with a ..read more

Acquiring a Ph.D. is not a straight path. There are curves, corners, and sometimes it may even feel like you're going in circles. However, the idea of a Ph.D. is simple: to gain expertise in your field by doing advanced research and that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are many factors that can influence the success of a student to complete their Ph.D. in a timely manner. Successful completion of a Ph.D. requires not only academic knowledge but also professional skills. The process of training students in these skills begins at the point where they accept an offer to study towards a Ph.D ..read more

So you've decided to do a Ph.D. You're going to be studying for the next few years and as I know from personal experience, it can be stressful and lonely. Getting your head down into the research is easy but when things get tough, or you feel like giving up, it's important to have people around you who will help support you through the process. Why do Ph.D. Students Need support? Let’s face it, everyone needs some form of support. Today, more than ever before, Ph.D. students are confronted with social and mental challenges which can be the source of stress. Not only do they have to deal with a ..read more

Acquiring a PhD Degree is not a straight path. There are curves, corners, and sometimes it may even feel like you're going in circles. However, the idea of PhD is simple: to gain expertise in your field by doing advanced research and that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are many factors that can influence the success of a student to complete their PhD in a timely manner. Successful completion of a PhD requires not only academic knowledge but also professional skills. The process of training students in these skills begins at the point where they accept an offer to study towards a PhD qual ..read more