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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... undergraduate and then as a postgraduate at both masters and PhD level. He wrote his masters thesis on the then failed process of repealing Section 28, and then received an ESRC grant to fund his PhD research into the 'discursive ...
... undergraduate, masters and research degree without life interfering somewhere along the line. People do PhDs at all stages of life, with a whole manner of other commitments, burdens and work expectations that have to be managed.The PhD ...
... in the social sciences and humanities are increasingly contributing to undergraduate teaching, undertaking career development planning and are encouraged to develop a generic set of research skills.They are subject to 4 Getting Your PhD.
... undergraduate and postgraduate education in relation to the wider labour market and economic context. Universities have been under much pressure to re-organise and standardise doctoral education and supervision. At the same time the ...
... undergraduate and postgraduate levels.The Roberts Review 'Set for Success' urged funding councils to make sure that PhD programmes included a minimum of two weeks' dedicated training each year, based on developing research and ...
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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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