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Doing a Ph.D. implies a double quest. On the one hand, it is an academic exercise with theories and data in search of descriptions or explanations. On the other, it is a search for a personal path within the academic community. It requires a combination of academic skills, intuition, hard effort and confidence. Written in an informal style, this book helps candidates to understand the fundamentals and challenges in pursuing a research degree, and to adapt to the entrepreneurial learning practices in a research career. This book would provide practical guidelines on how to go about, not only doing research and completing doctorate, but also enjoying it throughout the journey. It can be used by all those who are thinking of research and those who are in the process of doing their doctorate, whatever the stage they are in.
Key topics include:
• Ph.D. – what, why and how? • The ABC of a Ph.D. – in science and humanities • Research strategies • Research life • Relationship with the guide • Writing the thesis • Time management • Writing tips • How to transform your thesis into a book
Contents: Preface • Introduction • Why Pursue a Higher Degree – Ph.D. • The Ph.D. Experience • Research Promoting Strategies • Research Life • Guide Relationship • Registration for Ph.D. • Time Management • Thesis Management • Surviving Examination • Afterwards • You and Your Research • Annexure I : How to Begin Research Planning • Annexure II : Reading for Ph.D. • Annexure III : Writing Tips for Ph.D. Students • Annexure IV : Tips for Empirical Work • Annexure V : Ph.D.s – What They Don’t Tell You • Annexure VI : The Ph.D. Game • Annexure VII : ABCs of a Humanities or Social • Science Ph.D. • Annexure VIII : The ABCs of a Science Ph.D. • Annexure IX : Tips for Ph.D. and Post-Docs for • Great Careers • Annexure X : Transforming Thesis into Book • Appendix I : Grammar Tips • Appendix II : Activities • References
ISBN - 9788130912660
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Pages : 392
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