Tara Brabazon podcast Maive 26 - Interpretations
Aug 27, 2023
Dive into the art of crafting interpretations built from extensive reading. Discover the challenges of synthesizing quotes into a coherent thesis while maintaining emotional resilience in academic writing. Explore the balance between critique and interpretation to enhance scholarly arguments. Unpack the nuanced distinction between 'event' and 'experience' in sensory engagement, and delve into how historical contexts shape narrative interpretations. It's a fascinating journey through intellectual rigor and creative expression!
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Build Interpretation Gradually
- Build your interpretation gradually from your research quotes and data.
- Set daily writing targets (e.g., 500 or 1000 words) to make the task manageable.
Write First, Edit Later
- Just get your ideas down first; editing to improve comes later.
- Focus on rewriting and refining once the initial draft exists.
Interpretation Grows Iteratively
- Developing rigorous interpretation in a PhD is iterative and grows with your candidature.
- Thought journals and linking readings deepen intellectual standards in your writing.