What to do when you are stuck in the middle of your thesis?

Deadlines coming soon? You have no idea how to analyse something? Or maybe its just there is too many things to do but there isn't enough time?

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Why? Because life is not perfect, no project is perfect ^.^

So then how do you get out of this mess? Today I will share with you some ideas some ways to resolve this problem:

The First Step is to identify your problem. What made you stuck in the first place? it could be one of these things:

• Dont know how to do it
• The data you collected does not turn to be what you hoped it to be
• OR maybe its just that you are simply lazy :)

OK now you know whats your problem. Whats next?

Ok, Lets take the first scenario "I dont know how to do it" here is some approaches on how to resolve this:

1. Ask for help from your friends. Yes! it is obvious indeed. Once you are stuck and you know you wont make any progress, now is the time to get assistance. You can go and find a colleague that may give some advice and guide you the way
2. Meet a lecturer. This does not have to be your supervisor, it can be another lecturer too! Lecturers are humans too you see, some other lecturers can point out different approaches to solve your problem. and their solution might be better than your supervisor :)
3. Google or Youtube it. To me, Youtube has become a library of knowledge. Sometimes if you dont know how to create an ANNOVA table using SPSS, most likely there will be a video in Youtube that will show you step by step!
4. Find a Consultant. This option may cost you some money, but you are hiring someone that knows what he does, he will do all the thinking for you. As for me, I usually ask my customers what are they stuck with, and i do that part for them, then i teach them what I did in order that they understand more about their thesis.

"I know what to do, but my data seems to be my enemy! So HOW?"

This can be a very unpleasant thing to face. You have spent a lot of money and time to collect the data, but in the end the data may be unrealiable, or maybe it just does not support your hypothesis. Im afraid this happens quite often. So what can you do to save your thesis?

1. Redefine your objectives. Try have a look again. Are your objectives realistic? Are they too ambitious? Or maybe the questionnaire you made didnt really achieve what you intended to.
2. Transform your data. Some mathematical manipulations can be your lifesaver. You could decide to add some weighting to your data. If you need help with this, do drop me a message, i can help you out.
3. Get more data. Sometimes a sample of 20-40 is too small. You dont get adequate information from such small samples. Try increase that amount, you may get more information.
4. Redo your questionnaire. This is your last resort. If your first questionnaire is absolute rubbish. you might need someone to make one for you. For a very low price, I can help you construct a questionnaire in a few hours.

"What if im too lazy? or i wasted too much time and I am starting in the last minute?

Ok this is entirely your fault. If you are in this position you have very few options:

1. Try your best and do what you can. If I was in this position, i would just do what i can to get the bare minimun: A PASS.
2.  Get a consultant to do it for you. This will cost you alot alot alot of money. Like me i have do do a thesis for them, not just that, i have to teach bit by bit on what it is about so they can understand about their thesis. This costs alot of money since it takes alot of effort and time,
3. See you next semester! This time dont procrastinate! Im sure you understand what i mean.

Ok thats about it for today. I hope this helps you in your journey. Need any extra help do drop me an email or you can phone me. Thanks for your time!