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Book SynopsisâœA 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.âProfessor Inger Mewburn, Director of Researcher Development, Office of the Dean of Higher Degree by Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
âœHow to get a PhD is both honest and thorough and thus immensely helpful, for supervisors as much as for students.âProfessor Paul Allain, Dean of the Graduate and Researcher College, University of Kent, UK
âœThe 7th edition! âHow to get a PhDâ is proving its status as a must read for PhDs and supervisors.âDr 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 invalua
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors
Preface to the seventh edition
1. On Becoming a Research Student
2. Getting into the System
3. The Nature of the PhD Qualification
4. How Not to Get a PhD
5. How to Study for a PhD
6. How To Manage Your Supervisors
7. Writing Your PhD
8. The PhD Process
9. Working in the Academic Environment
10. The Examination System
11. How to Supervise and Examine
12. Institutional Responsibilities
Appendix 1: Self-Evaluation Questionnaire on Research Student ProgressAppendix 2: Self-Evaluation Questionnaire and Topics for Discussion on Doctorial Supervisory PracticeAppendix 3: Examples of First Approaches to Prospective SupervisorsReferencesIndex
