How To Get A Phd A Handbook For Students And Their Supervisors 7e

Author : Estelle Phillips,Derek Pugh
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335264131

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It provides a practical, down-to-earth and realistic approach to studying for a PhD and offers support and reassurance for both students and supervisors.This brand new sixth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, and includes: New material on how PhD students can make use of online forums, social media, online survey tools and other technologies throughout the PhD process A new Chapter 10, 'Some challenges you may encounter throughout your PhD' includes practical advice for tackling prejudice and dealing with the pressures that can face early career researchers Expanded material on avoiding plagiarism and poor academic practice and increased coverage of issues faced by part-time PhD students The book retains its focus on delivering clear and practical advice, including tips for writing proposals and applying for funding, managing your time, writing an engaging PhD, and handling the viva. Long regarded as the PhD 'bible', this edition is brought right up-to-date for today’s student, retaining the straightforward and practical approach that has made it indispensable for students and supervisors across all academic disciplines. “How to Get a PhD stands out in the field due to its breadth and comprehensiveness. Whilst studying for a PhD, I bought several of these types of books. I wish instead I had saved my money and simply bought How to Get a PhD. I would recommend this for any PhD students, for anyone thinking about studying for a PhD, or indeed for new PhD supervisors.” David Wilkins, Senior Research Fellow, Tilda Goldberg Centre, University of Bedfordshire, UK “A thoroughly useful book to recommend to students (and prospective students) to help guide them through the practicalities of achieving a PhD.” Dr Russ Grant, University of York, UK and independent postgraduate teaching consultant

Author : Phillips, Estelle,Pugh, Derek.S.
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335242023

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How To Get A Phd by Phillips, Estelle,Pugh, Derek.S. Pdf

How to get a PhD is THE classic book on studying for a PhD. It provides a practical, down to earth and realistic approach to studying for a PhD and offers support and reassurance for both students and supervisors.

Author : Estelle Phillips,Colin Johnson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-18
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780335249527

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How to Get a PhD: a Handbook for Students and Their Supervisors 7e by Estelle Phillips,Colin Johnson Pdf

“A fresh update to a true classic. This is one of the most reassuring and useful books you will ever read about doing your PhD, no matter your topic - or where you are enrolled.” Professor Inger Mewburn, Director of Researcher Development, Office of the Dean of Higher Degree by Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia “How to get a PhD is both honest and thorough and thus immensely helpful, for supervisors as much as for students.” Professor Paul Allain, Dean of the Graduate and Researcher College, University of Kent, UK “The 7th edition! ‘How to get a PhD’ is proving its status as a must read for PhDs and supervisors.” Dr Hans Sonneveld, Founder and Board member, Netherlands Centre of Expertise for Doctoral Education How to Get a PhD 7e provides a practical and realistic approach for all students who are embarking on a PhD. In addition, supervisors will find invaluable tips on their role in the process, good supervisory practices and how to support students to work effectively. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the seventh edition provides an overview of what it means to undertake a PhD within a modern university, exploring both the challenges and rewards of a doctoral degree, including: • Contemporary challenges for students including transgender issues, sexual harassment, and exploitation within the academic environment • Time demands, the balance of academia and paid work, and the uncertainty of academic careers and how this can impact students’ mental health • Academic debates surrounding the increased importance of technology and open access • Emphasising diversity with an increased focus on how students, supervisors and universities can work together to make a more effective and welcoming academic environment The new edition is structured so that users can find the section that will help the specific stage of their work. With practical guidance through the application process, research, viva and post-viva, this book supports PhD students of all disciplines across their journey and beyond, including part-time, those returning to study and those who are practice-based. Estelle M. Phillips has enjoyed a long career as an academic and independent educational consultant. She has published widely on various aspects of the PhD and has spoken at universities on four continents about the skills required to complete and supervise a PhD. Colin G. Johnson is an associate professor at the University of Nottingham, and was formerly Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the sciences at the University of Kent. He is an experienced PhD supervisor and examiner, and has led training courses for new PhD students and advised on postgraduate strategy for a number of universities. Professor Derek S Pugh (1930-2015) was Emeritus Professor of International Management of the Open University Business School, UK. He published 17 books and over 100 papers in his field and had considerable experience in the design of doctoral programmes and the successful supervision and examination of PhD students.

Author : D. S. Pugh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:248098218

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How to Get a PhD by D. S. Pugh Pdf

Author : Estelle Phillips,Derek Salman Pugh
Publisher : McGraw-Hill International
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Doctor of philosophy degree
ISBN : 0335227457

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How to Get a PhD by Estelle Phillips,Derek Salman Pugh Pdf

Reviews of the third edition: This remains the best general…introduction to working on the PhD.It is well worth consulting by anyone considering the PhD as a routeto take, either part-time combined with employment, or full time asa route into academia. Social Research Association This is an excellent book. Its style is racy and clear…an impressivearray of information, useful advice and comment gleaned from theauthors’ systematic study and experience over many years…shouldbe required reading not only for those contemplating doctoral studybut also for supervisors, new and experienced. Higher Education Since the first edition of this innovative book appeared in 1987 it hasbecome a worldwide bestseller. Through it many thousands of studentsin all faculties and disciplines have been helped to gain their PhDs. Practical and clear, this book examines everything students need toknow about getting a PhD through research in any subject. It also helpssupervisors and examiners to better understand their role in the process. New to this edition: Completely updated throughout New section on increasingly popular professional doctorates such asEdD, DBA and D.Eng New material for overseas, part-time and mature students, and theirsupervisors New diagnostic questionnaire for students to self-monitor progress Takes in the impact of the new Code of Practice of the QualityAssurance Agency Includes stories of other PhD students, problems they encountered andhow they dealt with them! How to get a PhDis the essential handbook for doctoral students!

Author : Estelle M. Phillips,Estelle Phillips,Derek.S. Pugh
Publisher : Open University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : Education
ISBN : UVA:X004909060

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How to Get a PhD - 4th Edition by Estelle M. Phillips,Estelle Phillips,Derek.S. Pugh Pdf

This book examines everything students need to know about getting a PhD through research in any subject. It also helps supervisors and examiners to better understand their role in the process.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8185944008

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HOW TO GET A PHD: A HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR SUPERVISORS by Anonim Pdf

Author : Estelle Phillips,Derek Salman Pugh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Degrees, Academic
ISBN : 0335192149

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How to Get a PhD by Estelle Phillips,Derek Salman Pugh Pdf

This is a handbook and survival manual for PhD students, providing a practical, realistic understanding of the processes of doing research for a doctorate. It discusses many important issues often left unconsidered, such as the importance of time management and how to achieve it, and how to overcome the difficulties of communicating with supervisors. Consideration is given to the particular problems of groups such as women, part-time and overseas students. The book also provides practical insights for supervisors, focusing on how to monitor and, if necessary, improve supervisory practice. It assists senior academic administrators by examining the responsibilities that universities have for providing an adequate service for research students.

Author : Patricia Gosling,Lambertus D. Noordam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642158476

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Mastering Your PhD by Patricia Gosling,Lambertus D. Noordam Pdf

"Mastering Your PhD: Survival and Success in the Doctoral Years and Beyond" helps guide PhD students through their graduate student years. Filled with practical advice on getting started, communicating with your supervisor, staying the course, and planning for the future, this book is a handy guide for graduate students who need that extra bit of help getting started and making it through. While mainly directed at PhD students in the sciences, the book's scope is broad enough to encompass the obstacles and hurdles that almost all PhD students face during their doctoral training. Who should read this book? Students of the physical and life sciences, computer science, math, and medicine who are thinking about entering a PhD program; doctoral students at the beginning of their research; and any graduate student who is feeling frustrated and stuck. It's never too early -- or too late! This second edition contains a variety of new material, including additional chapters on how to communicate better with your supervisor, dealing with difficult people, how to find a mentor, and new chapters on your next career step, once you have your coveted doctoral degree in hand.

Author : Gavin Brown
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192636775

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How to Get Your PhD by Gavin Brown Pdf

A unique take on how to survive and thrive in the process your PhD, this is a book that stands out from the crowd of traditional PhD guides. Compiled by a leading UK researcher, and written in a highly personal one-to-one manner, How to Get Your PhD showcases the thoughts of diverse and distinguished minds hailing from the UK, EU, and beyond, spanning both academia and industry. With over 150 bitesize nuggets of actionable advice, it offers more detailed contributions covering topics such as career planning, professional development, diversity and inclusion in science, and the nature of risk in research. How to Get Your PhD: A Handbook for the Journey is as readable for people considering a PhD as it is for those in the middle of one: aiming to clarify the highs and lows that come when training in the profession of research, while providing tips & tricks for the journey. This concise yet complete guide allows students to “dip in” and read just what they need, rather than adding to the mountain of reading material they already have.

Author : John Finn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134284160

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Getting a PhD by John Finn Pdf

This highly practical guide provides information that will help research students avoid needless mistakes. It informs and advises you about many of the important facets of postgraduate research, including: what it means to conduct research at doctoral level the requirements for independence, contribution to knowledge, originality and suitability for publication planning a research project over a period of time responsible research practice criteria used in the examination of a PhD. Getting a PhD is an essential handbook for PhD students and provides plenty of useful advice for Masters students or undergraduates conducting a research project.

Author : Aceme Nyika
Publisher : Caister Academic Press Limited
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Graduate students
ISBN : 1910190756

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Postgraduate Handbook by Aceme Nyika Pdf

Outlines the concepts and strategies that will greatly facilitate the successful completion of postgraduate studies and offers help and advice on research methods, data analysis techniques, writing skills and student-supervisor relationships. The manual is an invaluable guide to postgraduate studies. Essential reading for PhD and other students.

Author : Marian Petre
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335240265

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The Unwritten Rules of PhD Research by Marian Petre Pdf

This title, from Gordon Rugg and Marian Petre, discusses the unwritten rules of the academic world, the things people forget to tell you about doing a doctorate.

Author : Penny Tinkler,Carolyn Jackson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-03-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335228096

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The Doctoral Examination Process by Penny Tinkler,Carolyn Jackson Pdf

'It also incorporates a wealth of information that most supervisors and examiners only acquire through years of experience... this book deserves to be widely read and, if it is, it should contribute to an improvement in the quality of both research degree examining and the student's performance at the viva.' Professor Diana Woodward, University Director of Research, Napier University, Edinburgh and retiring UKCGE Executive Committee Member 'importantly the book deals with perspectives of all three concerned parties, i.e., the candidate, examiner and supervisor. It is . . . a very useful guide to appreciate and prepare for the different stages of the doctoral examination process.' Higher Education Quarterly What is the viva and how can students prepare for it? What should supervisors consider when selecting PhD examiners? How should examiners assess a doctoral thesis and conduct the viva? The doctoral examination process has been shrouded in mystery and has been a source of anxiety and concern for students, supervisors and examiners alike. But now help is at hand. This book sheds new light on the process, providing constructive ways of understanding the doctoral examination, preparing for it and undertaking it. This book stands alone in the field due to the extensive research undertaken by the authors. Over a four year period, surveys and interviews were undertaken with candidates and academics from a wide range of disciplines throughout Britain. Outcomes and ideas from the research have been united to provide the most comprehensive information available. Real life accounts and case studies are combined with useful advice, tasks and checklists to create an illuminating handbook. This user-friendly book is a vital resource for anyone involved in the doctoral process. No doctoral candidate, examiner or supervisor should be without it.

Author : Katherine Firth,Liam Connell,Peta Freestone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000286564

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Your PhD Survival Guide by Katherine Firth,Liam Connell,Peta Freestone Pdf

Accessible, insightful and a must-have toolkit for all final year doctoral students, the founders of the ‘Thesis Boot Camp’ intensive writing programme show how to survive and thrive through the challenging final year of writing and submitting a thesis. Drawing on an understanding of the intellectual, professional, practical and personal elements of the doctorate to help readers gain insight into what it means to finish a PhD and how to get there, this book covers the common challenges and ways to resolve them. It includes advice on: Project management skills to plan, track, iterate and report on the complex task of bringing a multi-year research project to a successful close Personal effectiveness and self-care to support students to thrive in body, mind and relationships, including challenging supervisor relationships. The successful ‘generative’ writing processes which get writers into the zone and producing thousands of words; and then provides the skills to structure and polish those words to publishable quality. What it means to survive a PhD and consider multiple possible futures. Written for students in all disciplines, and relevant to university systems around the world, this unique book expertly guides students through the final 6–12 months of the thesis. The 'Insider Guides to Success in Academia' offers support and practical advice to doctoral students and early-career researchers. Covering the topics that really matter, but which often get overlooked, this indispensable series provides practical and realistic guidance to address many of the needs and challenges of trying to operate, and remain, in academia. These neat pocket guides fill specific and significant gaps in current literature. Each book offers insider perspectives on the often implicit rules of the game -- the things you need to know but usually aren't told by institutional postgraduate support, researcher development units, or supervisors -- and will address a practical topic that is key to career progression. They are essential reading for doctoral students, early-career researchers, supervisors, mentors, or anyone looking to launch or maintain their career in academia.