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Posted by gardenergirl on February 17, 2004, at 10:55:40
So I am not able to spend as much time as I would like here at Babble. I'm reading most posts, but less time to respond. But I'm thinking of y'all.
gg
Posted by Angielala on February 17, 2004, at 12:59:40
In reply to BTW, working hard on dissertation, posted by gardenergirl on February 17, 2004, at 10:55:40
GG- we are missing you! Keep going though- don't let us distract you too much ;)
make sure to let us know how it goes! And let me know if you need a break, I'll find a website fo you :)
~Lalalalala
> So I am not able to spend as much time as I would like here at Babble. I'm reading most posts, but less time to respond. But I'm thinking of y'all.
>
> gg
Posted by Angielala on February 17, 2004, at 13:00:20
In reply to BTW, working hard on dissertation, posted by gardenergirl on February 17, 2004, at 10:55:40
What's the subject of your dissertation?
> So I am not able to spend as much time as I would like here at Babble. I'm reading most posts, but less time to respond. But I'm thinking of y'all.
>
> gg
Posted by pegasus on February 17, 2004, at 15:03:47
In reply to Subject? » gardenergirl, posted by Angielala on February 17, 2004, at 13:00:20
Yes, you must let us know what it's about when you have a chance. Internet mental health support groups, maybe!? No, that's been done (by Dr. Bob!). I'm sure your dissertation topic is really interesting, though. Can we all read it when you're done? At least the abstract?
I have a friend who joked that he wanted to cut out the center of the bound copy of his dissertation that he gave the library, and put in a fifth of scotch or something, just so if he went back to the library years later, he could tell if anyone had ever read it. LOL. I'm sure no one ever read mine, including my committee. But I'll read yours!
- p
Posted by jay on February 17, 2004, at 17:02:55
In reply to BTW, working hard on dissertation, posted by gardenergirl on February 17, 2004, at 10:55:40
> So I am not able to spend as much time as I would like here at Babble. I'm reading most posts, but less time to respond. But I'm thinking of y'all.
>
> ggAs others of asked..just curious of your subject, and what type of PH.D..and if you want to...what school you are going to? I am working on my Master's in another area and hope to get into a doctoral program in Social Work in the next few years. Thanks!
Jay
Posted by All Done on February 17, 2004, at 17:43:27
In reply to BTW, working hard on dissertation, posted by gardenergirl on February 17, 2004, at 10:55:40
We miss you, but good for you and keep up the hard work!
Posted by Emme on February 17, 2004, at 20:55:22
In reply to BTW, working hard on dissertation, posted by gardenergirl on February 17, 2004, at 10:55:40
Hey, that's great! I hope it's flying right along for you. What stage are you at? Like everyone else, I'll be interested to hear about it.
Emme
> So I am not able to spend as much time as I would like here at Babble. I'm reading most posts, but less time to respond. But I'm thinking of y'all.
>
> gg
Posted by Dinah on February 17, 2004, at 22:05:35
In reply to BTW, working hard on dissertation, posted by gardenergirl on February 17, 2004, at 10:55:40
I was hoping you were doing something fun to keep you away lately. :) While I'm guessing a dissertation isn't actually fun, it is one of the very best reasons to have to miss someone.
I know you'll do great.
Posted by gardenergirl on February 18, 2004, at 7:19:45
In reply to Re: BTW, working hard on dissertation » gardenergirl, posted by jay on February 17, 2004, at 17:02:55
>
> As others of asked..just curious of your subject,I am using archival test data from a university psychological services center. I am looking for clusters of profiles from the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI, which looks primarily at Axis I disorders and the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI), which looks more at Axis II disorders. There seem to be some "typical" profiles that we see a lot of, and I want to confirm that and look at differences in outcome.
> and what type of PH.D..and if you want to...what school you are going to?
I am working on a PsyD in clinical psychology at a midwestern university. I don't really feel comfortable saying much more than that (although anyone who knows me will recognize the topic.)
> I am working on my Master's in another area and hope to get into a doctoral program in Social Work in the next few years. Thanks!
Good luck to you. I know how difficult grad school can be. Do you have to do a master's thesis?
To other responders: thanks for the interest and support. I am in the early phases, but am very motivated to get moving. I have set an ambitious deadline for myself in order to make sure I can go on internship next year. I might disclose my deadline to y'all (once I get my timeline firmed up)if you would be willing to help hold me accountable. (My chair is pretty laid back and I need more public shame in order to stay motivated. How's that for pathology?)
Not ready to post an abstract yet. Have to write it first. I love the idea of putting something into the book to see if anyone ever reads it. Reminds me of a friends episode where Ross discovers some hot chick reading his or something like that. I've actually read some, as I was on the awards committee one year. It made me feel good to read others. I thought "I can do that, too." Hearing about others on this board who have accomplished this also inspire me.
Thanks to all! Gotta go or I'll be late for class. (Another pathology disclosure--always running late!)
gg
Posted by Emme on February 18, 2004, at 15:21:34
In reply to Re: BTW, working hard on dissertation, posted by gardenergirl on February 18, 2004, at 7:19:45
> I am using archival test data from a university psychological services center.... ... There seem to be some "typical" profiles that we see a lot of, and I want to confirm that and look at differences in outcome.That sounds pretty cool.
> I am in the early phases, but am very motivated to get moving. I have set an ambitious deadline for myself in order to make sure I can go on internship next year. ... I need more public shame in order to stay motivated. How's that for pathology?)Okay. We'll hold your toes to the fire. :)
> Not ready to post an abstract yet. Have to write it first. ... I thought "I can do that, too." Hearing about others on this board who have accomplished this also inspire me.
You bet you can do it! When I'd look at the nice plump dissertations that other people wrote I'd think "Now how am I going to do that?" I psyched myself up for it by telling myself it was a huge, in-depth lab report and then wrote it in little bits and pieces.
I didn't put anything hidden in it, but so far no one has complained about the missing page! I thought it would be fun to put a five dollar bill somewhere in the copy in the library and then go back years later and see if it's still there.
Happy writing!
Emme
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