Thesis Proposal

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Been out of academia for nearly 10 years and now back to do a masters. Currently trying to write a thesis proposal for Sunday but I cannot focus. Nothing seems to flow. It doesn't help that my kids are constantly unwell and a friend recently lost her daughter and I feel so down and everything seems pointless at the moment. I cannot focus enough to get through the literature review.
Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.

Well done, OP

I fully concur with the recommendation for Belcher. Also, Howard Becker has a nice book "Tricks of the Trade" which you might find useful - less of a 'how to' than Belcher's but a really nice reflection on how to think about the research you're doing. Free here: http://www.digitalhermeneutics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Becker-1998-Tricks-of-the-Trade.pdf

Thanks @KStockHERO 🙏