Getting Your PhD: A Practical Insider′s GuideSAGE, 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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... Topic (Or Does the Topic Choose You?) Key Points to Remember Suggested Reading and Resources 2 Formulating a Research Question Moving from the Initial Research Proposal Towards a Formulated Research Question Gaining an Overview of the ...
... topic that will keep you fired up for the whole time. We hope this will clarify some of your own initial thoughts and also make you realise that the decision to do a PhD needs time as it is a significant life commitment. Chapter 2 deals ...
... topic? We hope that you will take time to reflect on these questions and explore your own motivations for taking on a significant commitment that will put you in the privileged category of approximately 2% of the population who have ...
... topic I was really interested in through in-depth study, to widen my knowledge and develop different skills. I wanted to gain skills in critical thought and writing. Doing a PhD was the path I felt I should take and more importantly one ...
... topic area. I also really enjoyed querying things and providing answers or direction. I thought that a PhD could combine my substantive interests with research skills. BOX 1.1 Don't enter into a PhD lightly Make sure you understand the ...
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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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