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    Zhen Jin posted an update 4 weeks ago

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    What is your approach when your research topic gradually drifts away from yo...

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    Many PhD projects evolve substantially over time, moving far from the initial thesis proposal. Sometimes drift brings better opportunities, but it can also create risks for graduation timeline. How do you evaluate when topic drift is healthy versus problematic?

    Dennis Campbell, David Brown and 22 others
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      Maverick

      Regularly compare new research direction against your degree requirements and expected scope.

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        George Perez

        Discuss major topic shifts explicitly with your supervisor and thesis committee early.

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