Today we have to come up with some initial ideas for our study, but I still haven’t got a clue what I want to do. I know that I’m not the most creative person, so I would like to do something nicely structured. It also has to be within a corporate framework to match my Corporate Communications route. However, so far the ideas just aren’t coming. I think I am restricting myself too much to the corporate framework. I just can’t think outside the box.
Well, yesterday I met Emily from the library and she was very helpful. With her help I came to the possible idea of finding an existing Marketing Plan of a company/product, evaluating it and finally, coming up with an alternative plan. However, I am not too sure if I will get bored with it. And what happens if the plan works out quite well? And how do I get hold of these things? Had a quick look last night but couldn’t find anything. I might just try to find Wendy and ask her some questions.
Until then, I am greatful for any suggestions… (hint, hint –> HELP!!!)
Don’t panic, everyone is at different levels. Maybe start narrowing topics down by what you like doing. What you are good at. Choose something that is not going to be a bore and something that you are narturally interested.
You can always link it up to communication later. What hobbies do you have, what do you spend your time day dreaming about ? now thats worth studying !
I think you’re right about the framework. What ‘is’ a corporate framework in the first place? What are you passionate about Vanessa? What issues, ideas, people, get you excited and make you curious to know more?
You know that I’m always fascinated by language and bilingualism. You’ve got a skill that few researchers have – you are bilingual and bicultural. How could that open up areas for possible research???
Hope you enjoy(ed) Germany.
Thanks, guys. Those are really good comments. Helps me thinking.