u/Massive_Career_9092

My non-academic friends/family hear im doing this, and proceed to ask what my research is all about (this includes the process - dissertation writing, defending, committee questions). It takes me forever to explain it and make it make sense. I know they are asking me out of support and good faith, but I am tired of explaining the process. I think im going to begin making something random up that sounds simple and easy to understand.