HOW TO GET A Ph.D. Managing the peaks and troughs of research

• Main Authors: Phillips, Estelle M (Author), Pugh, D. S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Milton Keyne, Phil. Open University 1987
• Subjects: Universities and colleges > Graduate work > Great Britain; Doctor of philosophy degree > Great Britain
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• Item Description: Includes bibliographies and index
• Physical Description: xii, 161pages 22 cm
• ISBN: 0335155367; 0335155375

This book provides a practical, realistic understanding of the process of doing research for a doctorate degree. The work is an outcome of the authors' unique blending of systematic, rigorous research into PhD education and considerable practical experience of doctoral supervision. The book discusses many important issuess often left unconsidered, such as the emotional invesment made by students and its effects, the skills required by an effective supervisor, and the importance of time management. The book's first aim is to help students understand and achieve the tasks necessary to complate the doctorate successfuly. It also aims to assistacademic administrators in making decisions about the appropriate structure of education for research at this level. The book is particularly timely in offering realistic ways of improving the success of doctoral candidates.