How to get a PhD a handbook for students and their supervisors

by Phillips, Estelle; Pugh, Derek.S.

• ISBN13: 9780335242023
• ISBN10: 0335242022
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-01
• Publisher: Open Univ Pr

Summary

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.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.With vignettes from doctoral candidates, the book demonstrates how problems can be approached and overcome.Thoroughly updated to include new technologies and different forms of doctorate, new content includes coverage on:1 The specifics of writing your PhD 2 Studying for a professional doctorate 3 Equal opportunities for non-traditional students and for students from minority groups 4 A self-evaluation questionnaire on doctoral supervisory practice (to complement the existing questionnaire on student progress)How to Get a PhDistheessential handbook for doctoral students!

Table of Contents

On becoming a research student

Getting into the system

The nature of the PhD qualification

How not to get a PhD

How to do research

The form of a PhD thesis

Writing your PhD

The PhD process

How to manage your supervisors

Equal opportunities for non-traditional research students (i.e. women - with some comments for men - international, mature and part-time students)

Equal opportunities for minority group research students(i.e. ethnic minority students; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students; students with chronic medical conditions; and disabled students)

The examination system

How to get a professional doctorate (ProfD)

How to supervise and examine

Institutional responsibilities

Appendix 1: Self-evaluation questionnaire on research student progress

Appendix 2: Self-evaluation questionnaire on doctoral supervisory practice