Important announcement! This will be the last episode of Dr. Mandie Unedited for 2025! Dr. Mandie Unedited will resume on February 4, 2026! If you think you will miss me, check out some of the other social media platforms I will be on below! This week's episode: Goss: It's finally gotten cold in the UK!   Research Reality Check: What I would do during my PhD to be successful after!   Write it Right: How to do quotations in academic writing.   PhD Tip: What you can write while you are waiting during your PhD.   Find me elsewhere:   Get your work edited: https://doctormandieedits.com/   Join The People P.H.D. Pod on Discord: https://discord.gg/dZ3JrEmN3u    Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithdrmandie?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc    

Welcome to Dr. Mandie Unedited, the podcast where we discuss research, writing, and PhD realness! My name is Dr. Mandie. I am a researcher and an academic editor who wants to empower people to be successful in their PhD process and in the research world because I believe that the more beautiful minds that are developing research, the better! AND, the more we foster evidence-informed minds outside of academia, the better the world will be.   This week we are discussing:   Gossip: Christmas in the UK as an American living in the UK.   Research Reality Check: How to identify and develop your unique skills to use in interdisciplinary research.   Write it Right: Em Dash vs. En Dash   PhD Tip: Tips to not getting ahead on one of the most challenging parts of writing a dissertation/thesis: The literature review.   Question of the Week: What slows down progress for you the most in the PhD or research process?     Get your work edited: https://doctormandieedits.com/   Join The People P.H.D Pod on Discord: https://discord.gg/dZ3JrEmN3u    Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithdrmandie?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   Zotero: https://www.zotero.org/      

This week on Dr. Mandie Unedited, we are breaking the pod down into different segments! I'm trying out discussing the gossip, a research how-to, writing hack, and PhD tip! So, this week we discuss:   Gossip: Who is Jeremy Bentham?   Research Reality Check: How to organize literature: Zotero   Write it Right: Capitalization in writing (APA7).   PhD Tip: How do you handle feedback?     Get your work edited: https://doctormandieedits.com/   Join The People P.H.D Pod on Discord: https://discord.gg/dZ3JrEmN3u    Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithdrmandie?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   Zotero: https://www.zotero.org/   APA7 Website: https://apastyle.apa.org/

In this episode, I answer some of the most asked PhD questions that I get on social media. I discuss organizing a literature review, getting help when you have an absent supervisor, how to create a research question, and more! Find my social media and research resources:https://doctormandieedits.com/ Join my Discord for help on all things research, writing, and PhD from experts on the PhD process! The People P.H.D. Pod: https://discord.gg/dZ3JrEmN3u

This week marks two years since I graduated with my PhD! And what a crazy two years it has been! In this episode, I discuss my reflections on my PhD journey, things I have learned in the two years I have been a researcher and an academic editor, how moving to the UK has shaped my research journey, and what my goals are for the next two years! Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

This week, we discuss how to avoid burnout in your PhD journey. I share some of my personal dealings with burnout and how I manage it, signs that you may be experiencing burnout, and steps you can take in your PhD life to overcome it. Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

In this episode, we discuss all things in getting a job in research after your PhD. We talk about how to network, dipping your toes outside of your research field, and how to master your interview skills to optimize your success in landing your dream research role! Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

In this episode, I discuss the importance of being digitally literate in your PhD program. We talk about what digital literacy is, how it can be used, and some digital tools you can use to make your PhD life better! Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

This week, we discuss how to thrive as a neurodivergent person in your Phd Program. As a neurodivergent researcher, I have discovered how challenging it can be to navigate a world that was not necessarily built for creative minds. In this episode, I discuss what neurodivergence is, how neurotypical people can support an inclusive work environment, and strategies for neurodivergent people to succeed in their PhD! Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithdrmandie?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie Tools for writing and research Padlet: https://padlet.com/mandiekf/dr-mandie-s-tiktok-office-academic-writing-and-research-vaul-v56g0dv0uglltxl6

This week, I discuss how to stay motivated in your PhD program! I share some tips on tactics that really helped me with some relatable examples.  Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

This week on Dr. Mandie Unedited, we discuss if a PhD is right for you! I have had many people asking me questions about how to get started in pursuing a PhD. So, it's important to discuss some hard questions. In this episode, we discuss the different types of PhDs, what some of the costs of a PhD are, and what you should think about before starting one. If you have questions about the PhD process, feel free to DM me on TikTok @lifewithdrmandie. Otherwise, you can find how to contact me for coaching and editing services here: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

This week, we discuss the basics of writing academically, writing with objectivity, structuring a research paper, and some other academic writing tips. Whether you are just starting out in higher education or you are just having a tough time mastering the art of writing in the research world, this episode breaks some of the tricky parts down! Check out my TikTok for more research and writing tips: @lifewithdrmandie Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

This week, we discuss what reflexivity is, how it appears in your research writing, and how you can practice it behind the scenes. This is such an important topic that many people might not understand! Oh yeah, and of course, the goss is my recent trip to France! Find me elsewhere:https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

This week, I discuss Data Collection: What it is, how to choose the right ones for your research, and how to choose multiple ones that work together to answer your research question!  Of course, you know I also have some goss in there for the non-researchers! Next week, we will discuss reflexivity and some other tidbits! Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

This week's episode is a little more personal! I discuss my journey in learning that I have ADHD and how I navigated it during my PhD.  Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

In this episode, we discuss how to choose a setting and sampling method for your research! I go through the different types of sampling, as well as I share some personal tips about feasibly finding participants and managing a setting. If you are just getting started in your dissertation journey, need to brush up on your research skills, or just need to listen to someone who gets it, this podcast is for you! And just for fun, I discuss my first UK festival experience! Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

Hey, ya'll! This week, we take a deeper dive into the foundations of our research project. We discuss what research approaches, theories, and research designs are and how to choose them! Stay tuned for next week, we will talk about participants, settings, and data collection methods! If you would like to get a hold of me or see what is going on in my life, find me here: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

Hey ya'll! This week we discuss how to write a problem and purpose statement, as well as how to write research questions! These are the essential first steps to building a research project for your dissertation or thesis. Of course, I also have to tell you a juicy tidbit about my life! This week it's about how I met the King!  If you need an editor for your dissertation or thesis, please check out my website: https://www.doctormandieedits.com/ For resources or to check out my other social media, check out my link tree: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

Hey ya'll, this week we're talking about how to choose a dissertation topic. We start by taking some ideas and discussing how to make them specific, researchable topics. I have a Choosing Your Dissertation Topic Workbook available on my link tree here: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie

This week, I tell you the story of how I chose my dissertation topic! And no, this is not a story about how I found a gap in research and all that. More so, this is the story of how my life experiences led me to an amazing topic. I also discuss how doing research on this topic has positively impacted my career in research in the U.K.! If you need some help with your dissertation, want some digital resources, or want to check out my social media for more tips, find it all here: https://linktr.ee/Doctormandie