Words that fail PhD theses: "This study shows...", "It is important to note...", "As mentioned above..." After reviewing 25 successful theses, I mapped exact phrases for each chapter: Repost & Comment 'guide' for full phrase guide 👇

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DISCUSSION: "These findings are consistent with previous studies..." "One possible explanation for this finding is..." CONCLUSION: "This study examined... and found that..." "Future research is needed to..."

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METHODOLOGY: "This study employed a [qual/quant/mixed] approach to..." "This approach was chosen because..." RESULTS: "The results indicate that... is significantly related to..." "Contrary to expectations,..."

INTRODUCTION: "This study aims to address the gap in..." "Limited attention has been given to..." "This thesis is guided by the research question..." LITERATURE REVIEW: "Previous research has shown..., but results remain inconsistent" "A limitation of previous approaches is..."

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Doing a PhD while working full-time? Here's why you're stuck: Your supervisor gives feedback like "needs more critical engagement" but no clear direction on how to fix it. They're juggling 12+ students and don't understand fitting research into 10 scattered hours per week. The

The PhD doesn't just give working professionals a qualification. It forges them into someone new. If you're balancing career, family, and PhD right now: I see the weight you're carrying. You're not just earning a degree. You're becoming someone extraordinary. What's beneath

But here's what else lies beneath: Resilience they didn't know they had Time management skills that would make executives jealous Children watching their parent graduate A transformation that changes how they see themselves forever

More beneath the surface: Financial pressure of fees stacked on mortgages Mental exhaustion of being employee, parent, and researcher daily Promotions declined because the thesis came first Relationships strained under the weight of ambition

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What I see every week: 5am writing sessions before the kids wake up Weekends sacrificed to hit supervisor deadlines Guilt when family dinners happen without them Imposter syndrome as the oldest in the room

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