Abstract:

Contrary to initial perceptions, crafting a doctoral thesis is not a solitary endeavor solely undertaken by the doctoral candidate; rather, it constitutes a collaborative effort with the guidance of the supervisor. Both the doctoral student and the supervisor are tasked with managing an extensive list of responsibilities, necessitating effective coordination and communication between them. This ensures the supervisor provides appropriate support and monitors the progress of the student's work.

This paper outlines the application of the web-based project management tool, Notion, in the development of a PhD thesis. Notion serves as a unified space for thinking, writing, and planning, offering flexibility for managing intricate projects like a doctoral thesis. In the case presented, Notion was employed through boards, capitalizing on its visual appeal and straightforward implementation. Specifically, Notion functioned as a Kanban-based online collaboration system, facilitating the organization of tasks and projects through boards. Columns were utilized to categorize tasks, ideas, and resources, providing a comprehensive view of the project's scope.

Notion enables virtual collaboration within the thesis on a daily basis, allowing for task assignment, real-time progress tracking, continuous feedback, and the review of completed tasks. This streamlined approach has significantly reduced the reliance on emails, phone calls, and chats to communicate task statuses. Notion automatically sends notifications to our computers or mobile devices, keeping us informed of any changes to the planned work.

Keywords:

Collaboration, doctoral thesis, Notion, project management, virtual coordination.