Beschreibung:
Estelle M. Phillips has enjoyed a long career as an academic and independent educational consultant. She has published widely on various aspects of the PhD process and has spoken at universities on four continents about the skills required to complete and supervise a PhD.
It provides a practical, down-to-earth and realistic approach to studying for a PhD and offers support and reassurance for both students and supervisors.This brand new sixth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, and includes:
On Becoming a Research Student Getting into the SystemThe Nature of the PhD QualificationHow Not to Get a PhDHow to do ResearchThe Form of a PhD ThesisHow To Manage Your SupervisorsWriting Your PhDThe PhD ProcessSome Challenges You may Encounter in the Academic EnvironmentThe Examination SystemHow to Supervise and ExamineInstitutional Responsibilities