How to Get a PhD : [electronic resource] A handbook for students and their supervisors / Estelle M.Phillips,Derek S.Pugh.

Annotation <b><i>"This handbook for students and their supervisors does exactly what it says 'on the tin' - it tells you how to get a PhD in a sensible, practical and informed fashion designed to debunk the myths and relieve you of any false allusions... The PhD is a challenging process and often feels more mysterious than it should be. This worthwhile offering makes the whole endeavour a much more 'open book' for the would-be Dr and comes highly recommended."<br /></i></b><i>Wilma Clark, Institute of Education, University of London.</i><p>Since the first edition of this innovative book, thousands of doctoral students have gained their doctorates by following the spot-on advice it gives. Across all faculties and disciplines, it remains the book of choice for both students and their supervisors, establishing it as a worldwide bestseller.</p><p>This practical book guides students through all they need to know to approach the research, write and defend their ideas and ultimately produce a unique and robust academic thesis. It also gives supervisors and examiners invaluable tips on their role in the process.</p><p>With vignettes from doctoral candidates, the book demonstrates how problems can be approached and overcome.</p><p>Thoroughly updated to include new technologies and different forms of doctorate, new content includes coverage on:</p><ul><li>Studying for a professional doctorate<br /></li><li>The specifics of writing your PhD<br /></li><li>Equal opportunities for non-traditional students and for students from minority groups<br /></li><li>A self-evaluation questionnaire on doctoral supervisory practice (to complement the existing questionnaire on student progress)</li></ul><i>How to Get a PhD</i>is<b>the</b>essential handbook for doctoral students!