ABSTRACT
After initial enthusiasm, many researchers feel disheartened. During undergraduate studies students are expected to attend regular classes, submit assignments and take exams and these force discipline. However, the research degrees offer greater freedom and flexibility. While this freedom is an essential component of research, it can lead to delays and chaos, leading to drop in motivation and heightened stress. This state is so common that it now has a name; ‘mid-candidature blues’. This chapter explores some of these issues and suggests methods to prevent getting in this state.
