- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Open University Press (Nov 1 1987)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0335155375
- ISBN-13: 978-0335155378
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,741,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A welcome revision to what has always been a popular book amongst intending PhD students; certainly an essential for all careers libraries!...Order your copy of the book today, and watch your students queue to consult it!" - Phoenix"Phillips and Pugh's book has, since its original publication in 1987, become the undisputed bible for doctoral students...To say that this book is a goldmine of hints, sound advice and carefully researched observations and lessons is an understatement." - Nursing Times
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This handbook should provide a realistic understanding of the processes of doing research for a doctorate. It discusses such issues as time management, and how to overcome the difficulties of communicating with supervisors, and considers the particular problems of groups such as women, part-time and overseas students. The book also provides practical insights for supervisors and assists senior academic administrators by examining the responsibilities that universities have for providing an adequate overall service for research students.
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This book is a handbook and a survival manual for PhD students. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
This book is a handbook and a survival manual for PhD students. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but could be better,
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This review is from: How to Get a PhD (Paperback)
This book is perfect if you are going to apply for a Phd in Britain. If you are going to do so, buy it!. However, in my opinion is not worth to buy it if you are already a phd student or you are not in the British phd system. In this case I suggest you to borrow the book or to find it in your library for a fast read. I think that the book is a little expensive for the information you will find in it. It is full of obvious advices that you probably already know, but it is not bad to see them written. As I see it, the most important things in the book are: the definition of phd, the chapter "How to do research", the psychological aspects related with the phd process, and the chapter "The form of a Phd thesis". The worst things are: the chapter "How to survive in a predominantly British, white, male, full academic enviroment"; I think the information reported in this chapter is common in all social and professional environments and not specific to the phd, people that belong to minorities or are under harassment situations can easily find information in more specific literature. This chapter could be substituted by a more usefull one that could be titled: "Before the Phd"; there could be inserted important information that is not present now. i.e. in science phd's is very important to have a strong mathematical background "before" you start or to have adecuate English writing/reading skill "in any case"(so you should work hard before the phd if your mother language is not English). As conclusion, I think that the book is helpful in general and it is worth to have a look on it; a valuable point is that it is the result of a profound analysis of the British Phd process, but in another hand this can be counteractive if applied to non-british phd.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
How to Get a PhD,
By A Customer
This review is from: How to Get a PhD (Paperback)
Essential book, especially if you're studying in the UK. The message of the book is about YOU -- you within the doctorate process; how to make the most of your time, intellect and energy as you choose to spend the next 3-6 years tied to a computer. The emphasis on the supervisor/supervisee relationship is especially useful, as is the advice for women (if your topic is pooh-poohed, take a look at the composition of the selection panel...are they people like you, with your priorities or not?) REad it from comver to cover, and cary it about a bit. The book is realistic- gives you information if you are part-time, and working, but is also pretty opinionated that you should try to free yourself to write.
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PhD and the research process,
By Richard Race (Keele University, UK.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How to Get a PhD (Paperback)
Essential for all global undergraduates (who are technically junior researchers), postgraduates and academics at all levels. The book increases understanding of different elements of the research process from what you need to know about applying to do research and choosing a supervisor to information on the final oral (viva) examination. The book is written in an accessible way and provides guidance for those who want to continue researching. Are you considering a new research project and need help or encouragement? This excellent book will give you that and so much more besides.
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