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Dissertation Anxiety
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Hi There,
I've just completed the second year of my degree and have submitted my dissertation proposal, the final deadline for the dissertation is Jan 2006. However, I am finding the whole thing extremely stressful, I keep worrying I am doing the wrong topic, that I should be doing something better and that it's not going to be very good. I have never been this stressed during my degree. The professor that is going to be my advisor thinks it is a good topic, but other people I have spoken to are more sceptical. I'm starting to feel like a failure...
I've just completed the second year of my degree and have submitted my dissertation proposal, the final deadline for the dissertation is Jan 2006. However, I am finding the whole thing extremely stressful, I keep worrying I am doing the wrong topic, that I should be doing something better and that it's not going to be very good. I have never been this stressed during my degree. The professor that is going to be my advisor thinks it is a good topic, but other people I have spoken to are more sceptical. I'm starting to feel like a failure...
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Have a look at some electronic journal articles and find out some historical background knowledge, if you have a clearer picture of what it is that you are trying to do in your mind then i'm sure your anxieties will start fading away. Maybe try and approach the subject from a new angle. Think how you can make it interesting and important, if your lecturer is satisfied that it is fine, then you really have nothing to worry about. They would not let you do an unresearchable piece of work, or something that has no promise of good results.
This is your work and it will be what you make of it. Also, I was very panicky about my dissertation until I had completed my introduction and literature review section after that it was fine as I had a really clear structure and lots of resources to back my work up with and it was clear in my mind what i was doing finally! Last thing make use of your tutor as his advice will be the most relevant. Good Luck!
It's very important to choose something you are interested in. Also be honest with your supervisor, don't put off going to see them.
I found it very helpful to look at dissertations from previous years to see the structure. Good luck.