Sunday, June 8, 2014

The Final Stretch

I have officially finished all the taught portions of my Masters programme.  I still have two essays due for two of my classes and then my dissertation, but all formal meeting sessions are completed!

Our last major piece was our Project Conference on the 5th of June.  Every student who is finishing their Masters this year presented in some form on their independent research project.  We were able to choose between a verbal presentation or a poster presentation.  I wasn't bothered either way, so I asked my project supervisors for their opinion and they both advised doing a verbal presentation.  It was the best option for my project as I was able to show a video clip and more thoroughly explain and illustrate what I'm doing.

Photo courtesy of one of my classmates while I was presenting

For those who don't know my research project is on the context of alcohol and tobacco in tv programmes and their influence on social norms.  I was pleased with how it turned out overall.  I received some thoughtful comments and feedback from professors and fellow students which is always useful.  I can't figure out how to upload my presentation, but if any one wants to see it I'd be happy to email it.  Now just 15,000 words stand between me and completing this course!


Well happy that we've finished!  (Minus a lot of writing left to do)