Author Description
A unique take on how to survive and thrive in the process your PhD, this is a book that stands out from the crowd of traditional PhD guides. Compiled by a leading UK researcher, and written in a highly personal one-to-one manner, How to Get Your PhD showcases the thoughts of diverse and distinguished minds hailing from the UK, EU, and beyond, spanning both academia and industry. With over 150 bitesize nuggets of actionable advice, it offers more detailed contributions covering topics such as career planning, professional development, diversity and inclusion in science, and the nature of risk in research. How to Get Your PhD: A Handbook for the Journey is as readable for people considering a PhD as it is for those in the middle of one: aiming to clarify the highs and lows that come when training in the profession of research, while providing tips & tricks for the journey. This concise yet complete guide allows students to “dip in” and read just what they need, rather than adding to the mountain of reading material they already have.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the practical and psychological challenges inherent in completing a doctoral degree while providing a framework for professional survival and success. The author, a prominent UK researcher, synthesizes insights from a diverse array of academics and industry professionals to demystify the research training process. By moving away from traditional, dense academic manuals, the text offers a personal, accessible approach to navigating the complexities of doctoral study.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 150 actionable, bite-sized pieces of advice for doctoral students.
- Strategies for career planning and long-term professional development.
- Discussions on diversity and inclusion within scientific research environments.
- Guidance on managing risk and uncertainty in experimental or theoretical work.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide specific technical or subject-specific research methodologies.
- It does not offer a comprehensive legal or institutional guide for university-specific regulations.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the highly accessible, modular structure of the prose, which allows for quick reference during the stressful periods of a PhD. Experts highlight this as a practical, human-centric alternative to more rigid, bureaucratic academic handbooks.
Page Count:
262
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0192636774
ISBN-13:
9780192636775
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