Doing a research internship can be one of the most meaningful parts of your degree. It’s a chance to explore a topic in depth, develop your academic skills, and contribute to a real-world issue. But it can also be complex, especially if your project involves qualitative research, or you’re stepping into a field you’re not yet fully familiar with.
Support for Qualitative and Mixed Methods Projects
This guidance service is for Bachelor’s and Master’s students who are completing a research internship that includes a thesis (and a presentation). Co-create with.me’s focus is on qualitative or mixed methods projects, often related to socially or societally relevant topics. Whether you’re studying in the social sciences or coming from a natural sciences background and now working on a project with a more societal angle, tailored support can make a real difference.
Navigating a Different Kind of Research
Many students discover that qualitative research requires a different mindset and approach. You may be expected to deal with open-ended questions, work with interviews or field notes, or reflect critically on your own role in the process. For those new to this kind of work, it can feel unclear where to start, or how to stay focused without losing depth. Others may already have some experience but want to strengthen their research design or develop a clearer analytical framework.
Tailored Guidance for Your Research Process
I’ll help you shape a project that challenges you but stays realistic, even if your supervisor’s vision is a little too ambitious. We’ll make sure your thesis fits both your academic goals and your research placement’s expectations. That can involve:
- thinking through your research question,
- shaping a project that is challenging but manageable,
- finding a suitable theoretical framework,
- designing your methodological tools,
- working with data,
- reviewing how to present your findings with confidence,
- understanding — sometimes conflicting — supervisor feedback and adapting your thesis accordingly.
Support for the Personal Side of Research
Thesis work isn’t only about methods, theories, and data, it’s also about you. Academic pressure, procrastination, and anxiety can make even the most exciting project feel overwhelming. I offer space to talk through what’s holding you back and develop strategies to move forward without burning out. That might include:
- identifying patterns behind procrastination and learning how to break them,
- managing performance anxiety and perfectionism,
- finding a sustainable work rhythm that fits your energy levels,
- building confidence in your own voice as a researcher.
We’ll look at what you need right now, without following a fixed formula.
A Safe Space to Find Your Way
If you’re looking for a place to reflect, ask critical questions, or simply get practical support at key moments, Co-create with.me might be a good fit. Feel free to reach out, no pressure, just a conversation to see what you need and how I can help.