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Dodfather 06-12-2010 08:03 AM

phD Thesis/Dissertation SUBMITTED!
 
Hi guys,

I'm back! I've been off of The Ledge and most other online stuff (even cut down on facebook!) for the past couple of months because I've been finishing the phD. Well, now it's in - all 74, 489 words of it!

I realise this may not be a big thing for anyone else but I've been working on it for years so there was a sigh of relief on Tuesday, and I've been drinking pretty much steadily since then!

Anywya, I am no now back to my usual posting self so feel free to say hi!!

Next stop: a full time interim job while I look for the first academic one...

MissLadyLoki 06-12-2010 08:21 AM

What was your dissertation about?

I can relate in a way: I'm an undergrad business major and, senior year, they're gonna make us do a thesis. I didn't even start junior yet and I'm already going into a panic over it.

Dodfather 06-12-2010 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MissLadyLoki (Post 895532)
What was your dissertation about?

I can relate in a way: I'm an undergrad business major and, senior year, they're gonna make us do a thesis. I didn't even start junior yet and I'm already going into a panic over it.


'From Stars To Celebrities: Hollywood Stardom in the age of CelebrityCulture'

It's film studies/sociology based - about how older types of film stardom have changed in relation to so-called 'celebrity' - the internet, tabloids etc..

Good luck with yours. I'm guessing the one you do in senior year won't have to be as huge as a phD though so don't worry on that score! Of course, it will still be a substantial piece of work so good luck with it!!

MissLadyLoki 06-12-2010 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodfather (Post 895534)
'From Stars To Celebrities: Hollywood Stardom in the age of CelebrityCulture'

It's film studies/sociology based - about how older types of film stardom have changed in relation to so-called 'celebrity' - the internet, tabloids etc..

Good luck with yours. I'm guessing the one you do in senior year won't have to be as huge as a phD though so don't worry on that score! Of course, it will still be a substantial piece of work so good luck with it!!

That sounds interesting. BTW, I love your avatar pic. I absolutely love the Simpsons.

BTFLCHLD 06-12-2010 11:44 AM

congrats! :woohoo:

jannieC 06-12-2010 12:32 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :woohoo:

What a major accomplishment. Now we can call you Dr. Dodfather. lol

I remember how satisfied I was when I turned in my thesis, and mine was only 92 pages! You must feel very relieved and proud of yourself. Enjoy your drinking binge! :)

thatgirlwasme 06-12-2010 02:36 PM

Congrats! My husband actually just defended his PhD dissertation on science fiction and the film industry--I'm sure you two would have a lot to talk about!

A

JWS 06-12-2010 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodfather (Post 895527)
Hi guys,

I'm back! I've been off of The Ledge and most other online stuff (even cut down on facebook!) for the past couple of months because I've been finishing the phD. Well, now it's in - all 74, 489 words of it!

...

Curious. How many pages does it run?

Dodfather 06-13-2010 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by thatgirlwasme (Post 895583)
Congrats! My husband actually just defended his PhD dissertation on science fiction and the film industry--I'm sure you two would have a lot to talk about!

A

I have my defence in 2 months time - eek!

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Originally Posted by JWS (Post 895585)
Curious. How many pages does it run?

232 numbered pages (double spacved though) with seveeral pages at the start that aren't numbered (contents, acknowledgements etc)

LikeAWillow 06-13-2010 12:20 PM

Congratulations! That's incredible :)

GypsySorcerer 06-13-2010 12:57 PM

Congratulations! :woohoo: You must feel as though a huge weight is off your shoulders.

Tango 06-13-2010 01:19 PM

Congrats! That is an amazing accomplishment, and you seriously do deserve your new title. It's great to celebrate the good things in life.

Zombie 06-13-2010 01:29 PM

Well done, darlin!

Dodfather 06-13-2010 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zombie (Post 895703)
Well done, darlin!


Zombie - I'll be in touch asap after the new income is sorted! Promise!!


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