TUTOR: Ah Caroline...come on in.Sit down.
CAROLINE: Thank.
TUTOR: So how's the dissertation planning going?
CAROLINE: Well Dr Schulmann.I'm still having a lotof trouble deciding on a title.
TUTOR: Well,that's perfectly normal at thisstage.And this is what your turorials will help you todo.
CAROLINE: Right.
TUTOR: What we'll do is jot down some points that might help you in your decision.First ofall,you have chosen your general topic area,haven't you?
CAROLINE: Yes,it's the fishing industry.
TUTOR: Oh yes,that was one of the areas you mentioned.Now,what aspects of the course areyou good at?
CAROLINE: Well,I think I'm coping well with statistics,and I'm never bored by it.
TUTOR: Good.Anything else?
CAROLINE: Well,I found computer modelling fascinating - I have no problem following what'sbeing taught,whereas quite a few of my classmates find it difficult.
TUTOR: Well,that's very good.Do you think these might be areas you could bring into yourdissertation?
CAROLINE: Oh yes,if possible.It's just that I'm having difficulty thinking how I can do that.Yousee I feel I don't have sufficient background information.
TUTOR: I see.Well,do you take notes?
CAROLINE: I'm very weak at note-taking.My teachers always used to say that.
TUTOR: Well,I think you really need to work on these weaknesses before you go any further.
CAROLINE: What do you suggest?
