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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... Research. Process. The first part of the book introduces some of the questions that arise at the very early stages of thinking about doing a PhD and the steps necessary to find out about courses, institutions and supervisors. This section ...
... problems making sense of it. This chapter provides techniques and ... analysis at an early stage as it is as important as formulating a question. Chapter 1 Motivations for Doing a PhD What this Chapter 12 Negotiating the Research Process.
... topics are chosen ▻ A PhD as career development ▻ The personal agenda ... questions, which we urge you to ask yourself: • What were your motivations ... research as active engagement in politics; a personal agenda; and (sometimes) ...
... research skills. BOX 1.1 Don't enter into a PhD lightly Make sure you ... questions? [Martin Smith] Personal agenda Often it is personal motivations ... studies in the social sciences and humanities. Below, Sonali Shah reflects on how her ...
... research and study was for me. The reality is that personal circumstances are a clear indicator as to whether a PhD ... question 'Where will having a PhD get me?' Choosing the topic (or does the topic choose you?) An intriguing aspect of ...
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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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