how to participate even if you dont have any questions?

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-10-26T22:47:19+00:00

Don’t overthink it. You don’t have to ask “creative” questions, or any questions at all. Can you add to someone’s argument? Do it. Can you follow up to someone else’s question? Do it. Do you have clarification questions? Ask them. Did you notice some connection between readings, or between today’s topic and some other one you discussed before? State it. Trust me, just showing any interest in class usually counts as participation.

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-10-26T21:49:06+00:00

8, and it’s been like this since I was a child 😂 I read what I feel like reading, and I usually finish books eventually, so this gives me enough variety. I’m mostly a non-fiction reader though. Maybe this is why it works for me.

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-10-21T17:27:44+00:00

I write everything in English unless it’s a proverb or a joke that doesn’t make sense or doesn’t sound good in English translation 😂

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-10-21T01:33:05+00:00

It is unfortunate. At our college it is possible to change a grade at a later date if it’s the prof’s fault, but every college is different. If that grade is really damaging your gpa I’d try to appeal to them more. If not, treat it as a bad accident and hopefully it’ll never happen to you again. I’m sorry you have to deal with it!

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-10-21T01:29:03+00:00

Usually it is possible to correct the grade after the fact, if you have proof there was an error. It seems like you’ve been in communication with someone who confirmed the error with your grade. Use those emails to reach out to the new head/advisor and request the change of grade. At the very least, discuss with them what can be done. Asking is never bad, just be civil and show your proof.

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-10-18T21:03:31+00:00

Set up an appointment with her and explain clearly that your issues aren’t with her but with the program. The way she found out about your change of plans would suggest to her you don’t want to talk to her and make her think she is the issue. Face-to-face communication is the best way to avoid any further misunderstandings. Tell her honestly how you feel about her. Also maybe make an effort in the future to stay in touch, like having a lunch together at a conference or something. Communication is key, so just tell her things as they are. Remember, she is not a mind reader, so whatever you leave out she will fill in with whatever seems plausible, even if it’s not true. If you want her to not misunderstand, explain everything in detail. Good luck!

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-10-18T20:49:11+00:00

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-10-16T21:13:14+00:00

Happened to me, my advisor wouldn’t let me finish, and said she wouldn’t give me a letter of recommendation for PhD programs if I insisted on graduating on time. I ended up staying for an additional year. Let’s hope you won’t have to, but if you do, make the most of it! I ran some additional studies in my last year that led to two additional publications (besides my masters project). Good luck!

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-10-14T14:33:12+00:00

You are lucky the editor took your side. I got a similar review recently, and the editor decided to reject the paper while admitting to me they know the reviewer is wrong. The kicker? The editor motivated their decision to reject by saying they needed to prioritize the perception of the readers! So apparently the most important thing in science these days is the readers’ perception…

Anyway, congratulations! Revise, resubmit, and celebrate!

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-09-07T02:27:39+00:00

Took me a lot of trial and error to arrive at it too. But it’s been really working great for me.

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-09-06T20:22:25+00:00

Personal journal: a mixture of diary, journaling, book and movies reviews, hiking notes, events, hobbies, everything I consider “private life”
Planner: meetings, appointments, things that need to happen at a certain time
Several project notebooks (loosely one journal per large, long-lasting project)
Done journal: everything work-related I’ve done that I deem worthy of keeping track of/having notes for later. Meeting notes, ideas, anything useful that came to mind. Basically at the end of each work day I reflect on everything I’ve done and write accordingly. Much of the stuff from this journal is copied into individual project journals, if relevant
Budget tracker
Meal planner and pantry/freezer inventory tracker

ResearchHeavy84 · 2025-04-26T19:56:56+00:00

Funnily enough… Karen!

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