PhD the pursuit of excellence

• Main Author: Kamarul Zaman Ahmad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Thomson Learning 2007
• Subjects: Doctor of philosophy degree > Malaysia; Doctor of philosophy degree
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• Item Description: Updated ed. of: So you want to get a PhD
• Physical Description: viii, 144 pages illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page [139]) and indexes
• ISBN: 9812656162; 9789812656162

PhD : The Pursuit of Excellence is an updated edition of 'So You Want to Get a PhD'. This book aims to assist a final year Master's student or graduate in making an informed decision on whether or not to pursue a PhD. It provides the reader with an understanding of what a PhD actually is and what it can do for the holder. The book explains the structure of the thesis, the process of gathering information and writing. It includes a new chapter on Research Methodology as well as the author's new experiences and knowledge gained during his five-year tenure as PhD supervisor and one-year tenure as Chairman of the PhD Committee. There is also a chapter on the seven strategies of excellence practiced by successful PhD students.