Getting Your PhD: A Practical Insider′s Guide

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SAGE, 8 aug. 2007 - 240 pagini

How to get your Ph.D is an original study guide aimed at prospective and current postgraduate students, covering the process of accessing, undertaking and completing doctoral research in the social sciences and the humanities.

The content is unique in incorporating discussion of the less recognised personal, emotional and organisational demands of independent study. Drawing on a variety of student experiences, the authors apply a case study approach to examine the dilemmas and complexities of postgraduate study. The book is organised into four parts covering the research process; writing, publishing and networking; shifting identities and institutions and relationships of support. Each chapter includes an easy to use format including real-life accounts, tips and strategies for problem solving and guidance for additional resources.

The guide includes accessible advice and guidance across a spectrum of methodological, personal, emotional, practical and institutional issues.


SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

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Introduction
1
Part I Negotiating the Research Process
11
1 Motivations for Doing a PhD
13
2 Formulating a Research Question
22
3 Choosing and Changing Supervisor
33
4 Managing the Ethics of Academia
45
5 What to do With your Data
58
Part II Writing Publishing and Networking
71
12 Undertaking a PhD Parttime
140
13 Combining Teaching and Doctoral Studies
150
14 Reconciling the Research Role with the Personal
163
Part IV Relationships of Support
173
15 What to Expect from Your Supervisor
175
16 Enabling Research Environments
185
17 Combining Family Commitments and Doctoral Studies
194
18 Coping with Stress
203

6 Writing Up and Writers Block
73
7 Papers and Publishing
83
8 Networking
95
9 Missing the Deadline
105
10 The Viva and Beyond
115
Part III Shifting Identities and Institutions
127
11 Nontraditional Routes into the PhD
129
Final Thoughts
213
References
216
Appendix 1 Example of an Informed Consent Form
219
Appendix 2 Example of an Information Sheet
220
Index
221
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Despre autor (2007)

Teela Sanders is Professor of Criminology at the University of Leicester specializing in the cross-sections between gender, crime and justice. She has researched areas relating to the sex industry for 15 years producing eight books and many articles. Her current projects look at digital technologies and the sex industry (www.beyond-the-gaze.com) with a strong impact agenda around netreach and safety guidance for sex workers. She is a strong supporter of Participatory Action Research methods which underpin her research endeavours, working alongside the sex work community to ensure evidence-based policy speaks to the rights agenda. Other work focuses on homicide and mental health with sex workers. The National Ugly Mugs are collaborative partners with her research activities, enabling impact into grassroots activities.

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