Conclusions

[altariel]

So writing a conclusion to a PhD thesis is a lot harder than I would have imagined. I would greatly appreciate any thoughts that any of you might have.

At the moment I am leaning to the kind of advice given here (scroll down), that it is a purely instrumental section saying, "This is what I've done, this is how it's great, this is what I'd do next if you gave me the cash." Or something on those lines.

I know some of you have already passed through this elusive initiation rite. Any advice?

Comments

[altariel.livejournal.com]

The ramble is wonderful and gives me a lot more confidence in my plans.


I saw several people stall in the eleventh hour trying to, as Scotty would say, "overthink the plumbing" on their conclusion.

This is getting closer to the twenty-third hour: this is a resubmitted thesis (long story). I've tried several approaches now, and I think 'overthinking the plumbing' has been the problem throughout. I'm going to try to take it a little easier, maybe try the 'bullet-point' approach were I put down sequential points and then turn them into sequential prose.

Thank you for taking the time to answer, and so thoughtfully and so encouragingly. This process has been a particularly tough ride.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Hey, no problem. I am sending lots of good thoughts and best wishes your way. It can be a pretty dysfunctional process, so Whatever Gets You Through is a Good Thing. Hang in there!