A Study Group of one does not research make!

I blog to record my thoughts and as a research diary...and your comments areĀ welcome so I am not a data set of one.

What's the difference between a traditional and organic intellectual? organic intellectuals phd Jan 06, 2024

Eager to find a popular culture reference to illustrate the difference between an organic and a traditional intellectual, I was pleased to search...

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Leadership lesson: Words of affirmation from my supervisor communication phd Jan 01, 2024

Great leaders and organic intellectuals speak in ways people can understand them. They communicate specifically to help the other understand and...

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What's in your dash? phd popular culture social work Dec 24, 2023

Integral to my PhD research is the question, "What's in your dash?" This is where the question comes from:

The Dash, by Linda Ellis

I read of a man...

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What a holiday for a PhD student looks like. gramsci phd popular culture social work Dec 22, 2023

We're on a road trip to spend Christmas with our daughter in Melboure. First we flew 1500 km and then drove 1800 km. For a PhD student, this...

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Final read submission of research proposal book club phd social work Dec 16, 2023

My PhD Research Proposal (RP) is handed in for a final read to my wonderful principal supervisor, Professor Tara Brabazon. Subsequently, my...

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) phd social work Dec 14, 2023

Members of professional organisations must meet set Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours to keep their membership. Similarly, Higher...

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Confirmation of Candidature digital seminar preparation personal development phd Dec 13, 2023

Nowadays Australian Universities have a Confirmation of Candidature (CoC) six months into a PhD program rather than toward the end. Mine...

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Industry Partnership for my PhD: Typeface Books book club phd Dec 12, 2023

When I grow up, I want to be a writer: articles, books, chapters, more books. I also want the international guest speaking circuit and would love...

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Cultural Night on Norfolk Island boutreat norfolk island social work Dec 11, 2023

Our Cultural Night as part of our Radical Self Care and Eco Work Retreat included an Island Fish Fry and a welcome from Elder, Gaye Evans, one of...

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Book Launch on Norfolk Island book review social work Nov 29, 2023

Parents, caregivers, teachers, tutors and coaches: if you struggle with children's emotional meltdowns then this book is a MUST.

Written by a...

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PhD Industry Partnerships book club phd social work Nov 28, 2023

Who would have known that my two unpaid undergraduate Social Work placements more than thirty years ago were in preparation for a PhD Industry...

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