I don't recall if I've yet shared here on NJW my new 4-year plan. It includes the letters: P, H, and D. In that order. As I prep this evening for an upcoming retreat in which I should present a few possible research questions, the magnitude of this decision is looming overhead.
Four years is a long time to spend on a project. Okay, so if I'm going to do this whole PhD thing, I'm going to do it right. Basically, I have huge expectations. You might call me naive, insane. But I'm not looking for a passable research question that will earn me a title so I can, I don't know, earn a higher salary or something.
I'm looking for a real game changer. A big question. I want to do something that changes the way we see some part of the world. Something that has potential to be applied in a way that yields real impact for real people.
So..
Exploration and development of scientific methods: yes.
Theoretical contribution: yes.
Become an expert in a field: yes.
But I'm adding another criteria: do something really big. That's just how I roll.
Exploration and development of scientific methods: yes.Theoretical contribution: yes.Become an expert in a field: yes.But I'm adding another criteria: do something really big. That's just how I roll.