my Choice @ Unisa 2012 master's and doctoral qualifications

Internal sense of control Yes No
19 I have made arrangements so that my studies are my priority until I graduate
20 I see myself as a hard worker who is willing to make personal sacrifices to
complete my thesis/dissertation
21 I start and finish tasks on time, therefore I am self-disciplined
22 I prefer to sort out difficulties on my own, therefore I am able to work independently
23 I make a plan to cope with problems, therefore I do not give up easily
24 I know how to manage my stress levels
25 I am willing to master new and difficult ideas in order to be capable
of doing postgraduate level work
Time management and study responsibility Yes No
26 In order to be successful with my postgraduate studies, I acknowledge the value of
working systematically (do things step-by-step, therefore I am an organised person)
27 I put aside enough study time and I know how to use this time effectively
28 I have a strong support person in my immediate circle of family and friends
29 I find study help when I need it, therefore I consider myself a responsible student
30 I am willing to participate in programmes that prepare me for
postgraduate university studies
31 I am aware of the financial costs that accompany postgraduate studies
Academic preparedness Yes No
32 I am confident of my ability to meet the thesis/dissertation requirements at
postgraduate level
33 I am confident of my ability to read effectively at postgraduate level
(sorting important from less important sources)
34 I am confident of my ability to make notes at postgraduate level
(experiment with different styles)
35 I am confident of my ability to write at postgraduate level
(write 1-2 pages every day, proof read and then rewrite)
36 I am confident of my ability to develop deeper insight into my subject matter at
postgraduate level (reflect on my learning as I progress)
Topic selection Yes No
37 I have considered the possible impact of race, gender, culture and community-centredness
on my topic
38 I am able to accommodate feedback from supervisors
39 I have read widely in the field and have an idea of a possible topic
40 I am sure that it is feasible to sustain my interest in the possible topic
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