Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 2: Choosing Your Topic | Ep. 32

Do you keep getting told that your thesis or dissertation project is too big? Do you ever feel like your project’s topic is easy to see in your mind but almost impossible to detail to another person? Hey co-authors, in this episode, we talk about the difference between an interesting idea and a sustainable research project, including the common traps of over-curiosity, overcompensation, and mistaking volume for quality. You’ll hear practical ways to think about projects that can actually be completed with the time, skills, and access you have now. Together, we’ll discuss how to Explore the emotional labor of topic choice Identify the difference between passion and entanglement Find topics that are ones you can return to even on your worst writing days. This episode is an invitation to choose forward motion over perfection, to see your thesis or dissertation as a platform rather than a verdict, and to give yourself permission to do work you care about and let it be limited. Want to Connect? Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min