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advice from a phd candidate: consider how much literature you would be able to find on each topic and how much work each topic would require. If you have problems choosing I strongly advise you to choose the easiest one.
Thank you! :)
Definitely something to discuss with your advisor especially if you're planning to do a masters or phd later. Some topics 'transfer' better than others.
There is so much out there on all those topics already tho. My PhD dissertation was on casual games and mobile learning in Gen X women and finding historical sources on video games other than news stories was hard!
Seconded! Also a PhD student here.
That's really good advice!! Thanks so much!
Contrary to many comments, I would not advise to go with a topic that seems easier or an author you don't like too much. I did my master's thesis on a topic that was as close to my heart as it could get and that I had so much passion for and it was the best decision I could have made. Yes, it was an incredible amount of work, especially since there wasn't a lot of existing research on the topic that I could fall back on, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Choose something you love. You will put so much time and effort into it, you should actually be able to enjoy it. I'm sure you'll make a decision that's right for you x
So true! My masters was hard work but I loved the topic I choose. For the Phd I chose something I was not interested but seemed easier... I end up spending 6 grueling years and finally giving it all up. I just could not stand it anymore.
i can't believe ruby is already preparing for her dissertation! i've been watching ruby since her first year studying english and the time has flown by. ruby has genuinely changed my life for the better, and i am so grateful! good luck in third year :)
What is dissertation?
Can you tell us what a dissertation is please?
@@littlefarmhouse3953 if i'm not mistaken, a dissertation is basically a research assignment and extended writing piece. it's usually done in final year i believe. hope that helped!
@@aashna812 but she is in the second year
Its a final year research project, im suprised she's working on it now. But its a good idea, i think.
I have 2 BAs and an MA and I remember when doing my literature MA thesis I was told to never ever pick the author I love, but rather one I was reluctant about. The logic to this is that you will find it far easier to treat the work critically. I am a Jane Austen type but I did my MA on George Orwell's 1984, as far from Austen as I could get! I was much more "detached" from the book and the author and so I felt it was easier to treat it like a piece of academic work instead of a pet project. I am really glad I took that advice!
It's very interesting advice! I did two MA thesis and the subjects were always based upon writers I liked a lot (one of them was my very favorite at the time) but I did choose 'narrow' aspects of their works that I felt I could approach with distance.
Hey, I’m doing my undergrad dissertation on 1984 and brave new world! You you be comfortable with me reading your MA thesis for research? 😊
Yes, and also if you do it on the author you love, you run the risk of being so sick of them by the time you're done that you've ruined the author for yourself haha
Terrible advice
My advice for picking a dissertation topic/writing it are:
1. Make sure you love the topic as it will be all you are doing for a long time
2. Make sure you can get lots of critical reading for the topic before choosing
3. Read and annotate everyday, you’ll be surprised how much you will have “written” before you even start
4. Divide out your time from start date to submission date and allocate time to each section and try to stick to it, I had mine ready and edited a week before submitting this way
I love that Ruby wrote a postcard to her parents. Nowadays it's mostly emails, texting, and social media. Not saying they are bad, but there's just something about writing a letter, putting it in an envelope, writing the address, putting on stamps, mailing it, hearing back, and getting a handwritten paper mail in your mailbox for yourself!! 📝📮❤
As an advanced learner of English as a foreign language and preparing for CPE at the moment, I was positively surprised that native English speakers like Ruby also work or expanding their vocab in English and make lists of words to integrate. This is a nice revelation that sophisticated English words are a bit of a struggle for all of us - no matter learners or natives ;)
That surprised me too
Being a native speaker does not prevent you from learning new words, it is obvious. I'm not sure what's your native language but I'm sure there are plenty of of context specific words you are unaware of. It's that simple.
@@harshakumara970 the words that she decided to use more aren't context specific, they are ordinary words, just a tad more literary
Am I he only one that really likes the way that ruby speaks? Her intonation, the sound of her voice and her choice of words.... !
Honestly I don't know how you're so beautiful, cheerful, sweet, humble, cute, productive, creative, smart at the same time!!
I love you Ruby
Never got tired of seeing you for at least a year.
Truly.
Absolute right
I've watched her videos for almost 3 years. Wow.. time does fly
It's always interesting to see how people with different academic fields prepare their dissertations/theses
In terms of master and doctoral potential, personally, I think the Emily Dickinson topic has a broader appeal. It offers the opportunity to engage with primary sources in their manuscript form which is an interesting and important skill, especially if you wanted to work with original documents in a PhD down the line. Plus you seemed super interested in the DASH for that studytube video that I think it would be a fascinating topic for you. Victorian literature I think it sometimes a bit oversaturated its harder to stand out from the crowd.
Oops wrote this before you said you weren't going to! I may be biased as my PhD is with The National Gallery and I look at original 15th century paintings and manuscripts so I'm a sucker for a primary source!
Letter writing will also be very good for this - especially if you're able to incorporate some archive; visits or research into it!
I’ve been craving a new Study With Me from you and you actually uploaded one! Please don’t ever stop making these, and make as many as you’d like because I doubt any of us will ever complain (: So incredibly motivating
Ruby is the reason I’ve become so more productive and she makes me so happy! Ruby, you’re amazing! And to whoever’s reading this: you’re an amazing person, and don’t let bad thoughts weigh you down because you’re so special and unique 💕💫 PS: Although I’m still younger than Ruby and don’t really have anything to study, Ruby inspires me to study for fun! Thank you, Ruby, and also to whoever is reading this 😊
Ruby, you have been such an inspiration for me in my university preparation journey. I am so scared to make friends but seeing you sit in an cafe by yourself has given me comfort, knowing I am not the only one who would do this. I have loved your videos throughout the last year.
Every time you upload a new video makes me happy, they’re such a comfort!!! 🥺💖
P.S. I hope everyone who sees this comment has a lovely beginning of the week! 😊
Thank you Ruby!I recently started watching her videos and they have inspired me to not only work hard but enjoy schoolwork and I am now getting top marks ((:
Please keep us updated on the decisions you are making about your dissertation and the process you are going through, I am in the exact same position as you university wise (beginning my third year and trying to choose and explore what I want to do for my dissertation) and I found this video so helpful and motivating!
Ruby, I'm an avid fan for years now, you are truly an inspiration, I've watched you grow and bloom into a wonderful and beautiful young lady. I'm just a bit concerned because you look so thin nowadays esp in your thumbnail photo, we love and support you so stay healthy. God bless! Keep being an inspiration to all!💕
I've been thinking a lot about this. She looks thin. Maybe it's something tha comes from her diet, idk. I just hope she's doing okey :(
I was just thinking the same thing and then I remembered that she is vegan.... it does not help at all.
Same happened to me in my final year at University! As you get used to the workload, planning eating times and working becomes more manageable ✨
Actually I also had problems with my weight esp in my 1st and 2nd year in medschool. 😔
I love seeing your college life it’s so inspiring! Your channel makes me want to get up and do something and to live an active life! Keep inspiring people! ❤️
I wrote my dissertation on Disability in classic children's literature (with a look in particular at fiction for girls)
Then I ended up continuing a focus on this for my Masters!
I would genuinely love to see it omg
I remember you telling me about this Roo! Such SUCH cool work!
Oh wow! I would love to read this. Is it published somewhere publicly?
I was actually thinking of doing something similar for mine! I really want to look at the portrayal of autism, especially the comparison between males and females!
would love to read this!
I love how productive she is, you are very inspiring ruby :)
It is so interesting to see how writing a thesis works in a non STEM degree - I'm currently doing a phd in theoretical chemistry :)
Me too tho mine was social science. My diss was a research study on human subjects.
Theoretical chemistry sounds so cool!
I'm genuinely so interested in that! If you ever have time, I'd honestly love to hear more about it. (I'm taking a gap year with no clue what I want to study at Uni next year, after having just done a levels in bio, chem, phys, and geog, and maths this year, so learning more about that from someone studying it would be really cool)
@@e.a.coldrick Sure, of course I can tell you more about the topic :) Do you have an instagram account? (I am studying in Germany so it might be a bit different if you are located in the UK)
it’s so exciting that you’ll be writing your dissertation next school year!! i’m so nervous for mine, it’s in two years but i’ll have to write two so i’ve already been brainstorming 😆
love watching your videos, Ruby, they give such a cosy and joyful feeling! I share your love of learning and reading and cosy things and I'm currently also researching for my thesis - it's going to be on the relationship between humans and nature so I will definitely be checking out the collection of Women on Nature, thank you for showing it :) All the best, hope you stay inspired!
Advice from someone ur age who worked as a researcher at uni: avoid choosing a crazy broad topic. Less is more
Oh;Its means she getting just own benfithes through me
I didn't have to write a dissertation in my first cycle of university but as a former masters student (two years dissertation) I would say that the main thing is to find a topic that will be intellectually challenging for the entirety of the research and writing process, but with enough research/critical writing available to feel like you start with good stepping stones. Considering that you will have one academic year, you should consider which subject has the most sources available through your university ressources/local libraries!
(Drawing your own conclusion is an exhilarating feeling. Having an existential crisis because you chose such a random author that you end up being the most qualified specialist of his work by reading three of his books and writing one research paper is... peculiar.)
I don't think it applies for your possible subjects, but my main advice is to think twice about choosing an emotionally draining topic when it will be on your mind for months on end and never completely leave your brain after that!
Your videos always motivate me to study harder and stay productive 😊 Thanks Ruby!
🦋✨I love your videos, you inspired me to read alot of amazing books and be productive
Thank you Ruby!!! ✨🦋
whatever topic you choose you'll smash the dissertation!
loved this very motivating video! the dark academia board is gorgeous!
These videos always give me the motivation to do my own work! Thank you Ruby!
For a miriad of reasons (and although I had done all the research and reading over the course of a year) I ended up writing my dissertation in just under 5 days. I still got a good mark, but obviously it was a horrible time. If I could go back in time to 7 years ago, I'd do it like you're handling it today. Hats off to you, gal ❤️
I'm always waiting for your videos, they make me happy🤍⭐
Don't worry about linking your dissertation to your masters Ruby, most of the time they want evidence that you can work at a high level. Just enjoy your bachelors, you may find something new that intrigues you x
Can't believe you're entering third year!! I've just graduated and despite the pandemic it was still a great time. I hope you love doing your dissertation and find a topic you're passionate about! 💖
You have an amazing work ethic Ruby! 💖 Great job on getting started on your dissertation! It will be spectacular! 💕📝
ahh it's been three years since I submitted my dissertation now and this took me right back - good luck with it!
I am so extremely proud of you ! I watch you since you were in school. Its unbelievable how much you evolved and how far you went and you still stayed the same cute ruby you were. You still have the same harry potter spirit and still the same minimalistic beautiful mindset. You are one girl in a whole universe. I am so proud. I never thought that time flies so far. How long does your dissertation last?
I just love love your videos. It is always such a pleasure watching them. Thank you very much for the content you are making :)))
Your videos always make me so calm, happy and motivated. A perfect combination.
Ruby, your videos has been motivating me so much. I love your videos
Hi ruby, I watch your videos every day! You always give me inspiration and I hope to have friends like you in my life! ❤️
I love this video! It’s so comforting!
Your aesthetic gives me life😍
Ruby your plaid overalls are SO CUTE! Loved the video 💕
I love this video 💯👍 Hardworking Ruby , background sound is awesome.
I'm so loving your content. You have a lovely voice, too. This means a lot to me.
Oh cool, I'll just finished my second year as well and I'm currently searching for sources and literature for my dissertation (history)
I already know that I'll rewatch this video several times when I'm working on it in the upcoming weeks ☺
I can’t get enough of that pumpkin mug! ❤️
Ruby , you are my favorite you tuber, and i love that you give advice on how to have a more productive life.i send you greetings from Argentina.
Thank you so much Mailen!
Love the BGMs selected!
Your videos motivate me so much! Thank you!
Congratulation for video, Ruby! You motivate us a lot ❤
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I loved the mood of this video ❤️
Have you got an update on that house you bought?! Would love to hear what happened to it!
Did she buy a house? I'm impressed 😯 She's very young.
I’d love to hear more about this! Wasn’t it a cottage?
Ah yes our precious kind Victorian landlady
Ruby, you just made my day 😊
I just love watching your videos keep it up ❤️
I love your videos so much and look so forward to them!!
That means so much!
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Ruby's elegant smiling face is always one of the best parts of her videos.
Omg this is the Motivation Video I need right now, I’m in a huge slump 🙈
Ruby "going to town". that made me chuckle
Ruby - I love you. I’m such a nerd. But I also have tons of “normal friends” so I’m drunk af after being on a boat all day for July 4th American holiday 😂 and going to bed to your video. What a treat!!!
This is modern dark academia and I love it
Thanks for your 14 hr studying video. It feels to do some thing today
soo lovely video, thank you for your work!
Omg, no! I missed the premier😢 Still love this video though, and it’s perfect because I was lacking motivation. Love your videos as always Ruby
Perfect as always
The bookstore looked so lovely!! It must feel absolutely delightful to go book shopping in such a marvelous place!!
yes i've been so excited for this video !
Great video, Ruby!
I love these!
This video is so inspiring
I really loved this video :)
Such a Motivational Video Thank you
I’m starting an online Masters in education with Exeter in September and I’m super excited!
good luck! hopefully I'll see you around!
Ruby somehow manages to make me miss writing dissertations..... how 😅 keep up the good work! ✨✍🏼
my assignment can wait 🤗
Ruby I love your videos so much. I love how authentic you are. Can you do a video on the books you've read off the books to read before you die list. Hope you're doing well.
That nature book looks fascinating; look out for Ellen Hutchins if she's in there, she was the first female botanist in Ireland.
I love your content ☺️
My Mum has the same in the kitchen book, but it's called in the garden, about nature and gardening.
0:32 note for myself. Would like to see more of this
YOU MUST READ 'BRAIDING SWEETGRASS' BY ROBIN WALL KILMER!!! 🌿🌾
She writes like a poet, but you are learning about plants and Native American knowledge of ecology, as well as Native Americans' struggle to keep that knowledge alive under white colonialism.
That sounds so interesting! I need to check that out
thank you for the recommendation!
I love that book so much! So so important 🌈
I find it so interesting how much book prizes differs cross different countries. If I go to a local bookstore almost every book even paperbacks will be around £20. I guess this is partly because many books are translated and therefore has to have and pay a translator. But properly mostly because I live in a country with 5-6mil people and therefor most books can't have as big as a release as books written in english.
I really like your Halloween mug.
Halloween is my favourite time of year.
you should do a video of your mini reviews of the "must have read 100 books" based on the poster
Have you thought about using a cork board to pit up your posters, pictures etc? It would be a good way to reduce the sticky residue marks from the tape.
Lovely video, as always! Just one little request: Could you perhaps balance the audio out more, please? The difference in volume is quite striking, so it's often necessary to regulate it manually while watching your videos, especially this one. Everything else is just perfect, though.😊
This was the first time that I encountered TH-cam inserting advertisements in the middle of one of Ruby’s videos and it made me sad. And it made me want to fly to England and just sit down and talk with her so we would not be interrupted by advertisements.
Others: I love the way she s so productive
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I very nearly wrote my dissertation about Victorian children’s literature! I decided to change it in the end but I do sometimes wonder how it would’ve gone if I had stuck with that idea!
Can you please make a video on how i take notes(digital and phisical)
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Why do you wanna me that you should to me ?
Where did you saw my dresses ?
I don't don't remember where I showed my dresses to any one
The Dickinson topic sounds so interesting 😻
I'm preparing for my dissertation too! I'm writing mine on fiction podcasts/audio dramas :)
If you don't mention Welcome to Night Vale I will hunt you down :)
@@annalangston6567 of course I will haha
I can't believe you're already at 613K subscribers I have been watching you from when you were at 105K!!!
Wow! Thank you for watching my videos for so long 🥺
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So inspiring