Macrina Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I have a few ideas and interests for a potential doctorate, and I think I know something about the direction I'm going in. But I need to narrow my focus and make it appealing to specific POIs. Any tips on how to do this most effectively? Are there specific questions I should be asking myself (or POIs) that will help? I'm in the humanities, specifically religious history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsharpe269 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Well I am in the sciences but from what I have noticed, it is actually better to keep interests slightly broad. For example, if I narrow to the point where only a couple people could advise me then that is a problem. It is better to speak a bit more broadly, like I want to study these kinds of topics. Then you could be appealing to a couple different POIs at a school who could combine their interests with yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danieleWrites Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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