Ah, effective research note-taking... the constant bugbear of academics everywhere. For years I have been searching for the best technique, convinced 'the secret' was out there, somewhere. I've sadly come to the conclusion that there is no perfect system, but there are a lot of good techniques that work in different circumstances. The Cornell Method … Continue reading The Cornell note taking method – revisited

Family Thesiswhisperer recently signed up to Netflix. Or as we call it in our house - 'Netcrack'. Work is, as usual, insanely busy, and the Canberra winters can be bitterly cold, so I find myself on the couch with the remote in my hand most weeknights. The problem great thing about endless, on demand film … Continue reading Managing the Sluff