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Dr Connor Richardson - Dear Diary, Why I Keep a Research Journal
Episode 52413th November 2024 • Dementia Researcher Blogs • Dementia Researcher
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Dr Connor Richardson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In Connor's blog, he highlights the benefits of maintaining a research journal as a practical tool for tracking progress, managing emotions, and fostering personal growth. Far from being just a record of daily tasks, the journal serves as a "done list" that celebrates small achievements, providing motivation during long research processes. Dr Richardson also discusses the value of journaling for reflection, processing frustrations, and honing writing skills, which can make academic writing less daunting. Ultimately, he views journaling as a way to connect more deeply with his work and as a resource to better support his students.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-dear-diary-why-i-keep-a-research-journal/

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Dr Connor Richardson is a Neuro-epidemiology Research Associate (soon to be NIHR Research Fellow) in the Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute. Connor is the research statistician for the Cognitive Function and Ageing studies (CFAS) multi-centre population cohort. His research interest lies in using advanced statistical modelling and machine learning to measure dementia risk. Connor blogs about his research, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and sometimes his Pomapoo’s.

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