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The Good Fight
Challenges and Pitfalls of Determining a Research Topic
This chapter explores the challenges faced by PhD students when trying to determine their research topic, including the endless process of reading and researching, the role of perfectionism, and the need for discipline and limitations. It also discusses the importance of viewing a PhD dissertation as a potential book and the concept of procrastination and its underlying psychology.
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