thesis interrupted–novice researcher thinks that all scholarly theories apply to her topic

IMAG1109It’s true that the last time i did a research paper was before the dawn of the internet.  Therefore, the early work to look thru relevant research on my thesis topic has been both exciting and really very overwhelming. Having such information at my fingertips has been like standing on the beach in a tsunami, hoping that i’ll keep my head above water.  I have managed to find a topic that seems to pull in every theory ever invented…or is that just a sign that I don’t know how to narrow my focus? Network Theory, Judo Strategy, New Economic Geography, Innovation Cluster Theory, etc…it all seems so appropriate as  a reference, and the documentation is endless! There are many smart thinking documents out there, how in the world can my simple passions/thoughts be meaningful in a world full of giant thoughts?

Aside from the pure indulgence that this research period affords me, i’m also completely enthralled and annoyed by all of the methods of workflow management out there.  It’s hard enough for me to coordinate address book/contact lists between devices and social media platforms, let alone put all of my work in ‘one place’!   So far i’ve been utilizing Evernote as a great single multi-device platform to keep track of my brilliant ideas–from day long research spa days (delightfully uninterrupted snow days….) to classroom distractions and to middle of the night inspirations.  However, I still fall back on translating ideas into post-it notes, post it notes organized and back into a word document, and a very messy ‘ongoing’ bibliography.  Mostly because i’m too concerned about the time it will take to learn a new program that will ‘cite’ for me.

Luckily, this thesis is for a management school–so the scholarship scan can be broad, but I only have 2 months to go and much to put on paper!  Instead of searching all strands of research, I will set myself a deadline, and move to what I’m really trying to do….Additionally, i will work to streamline my writing through blogging, and hoping that the bibliography and footnotes at the end will not be too painful.  Finally, as i toggle between thinking that my ideas are useful to the world and that i’m stating the obvious, Iwill blog most of the sections on this blog, and I welcome your comments!
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