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Navigating the PhD Journey: Insights from David McIlroy

Join David McIlroy from Liverpool John Moores University in this enlightening discussion on surviving the PhD process. Explore the essence of a PhD, harness motivation, and learn techniques for maintaining progress. Address key challenges and strategies, from forging your self-concept to managing emotional health. This engaging presentation combines practical advice with unique metaphors, helping you navigate the complexities of your academic journey with confidence and clarity.

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Navigating the PhD Journey: Insights from David McIlroy

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  1. Surviving a PhD Presented by David McIlroy Liverpool John Moores University

  2. What is a PhD? • A cryptic acronym for… • Sign on the dotted line • Bend it like Beckham • Queen Vic & Paganini

  3. I have started … • Can’t win if don’t finish • Synder’s OD of hope • 2 eyes for journey • Proverbs to digest

  4. Will you come into my parlour … • Webs to enmesh you • A sculptured spider • Arachnophobics and Anoraks! • Spin an excuse (sausage)

  5. Self-concept – Jackie Chan Factor • Unity in diversity • Roles & relationships • The man in the glass • Rabbie Burns’ quest

  6. 1. Momentum: Onwards & Upwards The Mechanics of Progress

  7. Slipping into something more comfortable • Limbering up for action • Learning the ropes • Liking the letters (Zajonc) • Leaning into the wind

  8. Digging in for the long haul • A marathon, not a sprint • Time out: good & bad • A miner for a major • Leonardo & his angel

  9. On and on and on • Cork moves heavy metal • Drip, drip or chip, chip? • Set alarm for burglars • What can I show for it?

  10. Cardiograph and Choreograph • Look after yourself • Look after your work • Establish your coordinates • Take the bully by the horns!

  11. 2. Motivation – Individuality and Individual Differences (IDs) The dynamics of progress

  12. Assembly line snow flakes • IDs on ability • IDs on personality profiles • IDs on dynamic processes • Growing recognition of dynamics

  13. Only thing here to stay is … • Just do it! – initiative • Exercise & receive more energy • Fuel of motivation • Torch, flag or baton?

  14. Monitoring your motivation • Challenge of measuring motivation • Smarter or harder? • Intrinsic and extrinsic • Direction to your activities

  15. 3. Maintenance – get a grip! The consolidation of progress

  16. Captured on camera • Document what you do • Dismantle and re-build • Skill of self-presentation • Cup it and keep it

  17. A double edged sword • A chapter is for …. • Friendships and opportunities • Favours and openings • A hard sell - spin

  18. The price of freedom • Drive off the birds • Secure the tent pegs • Inspect the building • When to get a yellow card

  19. Emotional Health Check • Operational Definition • Growing recognition • Personal assessment • Personal journey

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