{"product_id":"how-to-research-write-a-successful-phd-9780273773917","title":"How to Research  Write a Successful PhD","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Weyers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKathleen McMillan\u003c\/strong\u003e both work at the University of Dundee. Both have been teaching and lecturing for over 25 years and latterly have specialised in the transferable skills area. They have a track record of collaborative writing and achievement in this area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Taking on postgraduate studies - preliminary considerations \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Principles of postgraduateness – how to approach study at this new level\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting started   \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Identifying and framing research questions – how to set targets and formulate hypotheses \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.    Writing a proposal or research plan – how to outline your approach to postgraduate study\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey research skills \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Developing as a researcher – appraising your skills and gaining proficiency \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Planning and time management – how to complete your research and write up on time\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Information literacy for PhD study – how to find relevant source material\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Accessing content from the literature - how to read and evaluate research publications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Organising research materials – how to collect and file information and details of references\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInteractions with others during a research programme \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.  Student-supervisor relationships – how to make the most of this important collaboration \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.  Dealing with the highs and lows of being a postgraduate – how to respond positively to events and feelings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.  Working in a research team – how to balance research cooperation and autonomy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.  Teaching as a postgraduate – how to make the most of opportunities to tutor, demonstrate and lecture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.  Giving a research seminar or paper – how to deliver an effective spoken presentation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.  Preparing and presenting a poster – how to summarise and communicate your findings \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.  Being appraised – how to respond to progress monitoring and other feedback on your work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResearch Methods \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.  Critical thinking – how to apply method to arrive at valid, original ideas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.  Arriving at a position and supporting it – how to sift fact and opinion and express your conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.  Research ethics and safety – how to conduct an appropriate, principled and safe investigation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.  Referencing, citing and avoiding plagiarism – how to refer appropriately to the results and ideas of others \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.  Interpreting and presenting data – how to understand and produce graphs, tables and basic statistics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.  Aspects of qualitative research – how to obtain and analyse non-numerical information\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.  Aspects of quantitative research – how to obtain and analyse numerical data\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.  Experiments and field studies – how to design and conduct lab and field investigations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWriting up your research \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.  Links between research, writing and speaking – how to gain from the interactions between investigation, communication and thought\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.  The nature of scholarly writing - how to produce formal writing at PhD level\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.  Scholarly writing style – how to construct effective academic text\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.  Elements of a thesis – how to write up the different sections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29.  Becoming an autonomous writer – how to take control of the writing process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30.  Thesis presentation – how to submit your work in the appropriate manner\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExamination and beyond \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31.  The PhD viva – how to prepare for and perform in your oral exam\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32.  Publishing your research – how to write and submit a successful paper \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33.  After your doctorate – how to make appropriate use of your qualification\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017731342679,"sku":"9780273773917","price":27.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780273773917.jpg?v=1750774487","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-to-research-write-a-successful-phd-9780273773917","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}