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The realities of completing a PhD : how to plan for success / created by Nicholas Rowe.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Routledge research in educationRoutledge Focus, 2021Description: xi, 88 pages: 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780367677640
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • LB2386 ROW
Contents:
Introduction Glossary Part 1: The realities of doing a PhD: issues affecting student dropout, completion, employment and wellbeing 1. What is a PhD and why do one? 2. Common misconceptions about doing a PhD: completion, value and employment potential 3. Emotions and wellbeing during a PhD 4. Assessing your own situation to do a PhD: time, social commitments, finance and scholarships, international study, special needs Part 2: Preparing your PhD application 5. Selecting your research topic and choosing a university/supervisor 6. The PhD application process 7. Writing a research proposal 8. Planning for study life 9. Being an independent learner, supervision and support Your PhD checklist References and Resources
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book PostGraduate Studies Library Open Shelf LB2386 ROW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 162987 Available BK151158

Includes bibliography and index

Introduction Glossary Part 1: The realities of doing a PhD: issues affecting student dropout, completion, employment and wellbeing 1. What is a PhD and why do one? 2. Common misconceptions about doing a PhD: completion, value and employment potential 3. Emotions and wellbeing during a PhD 4. Assessing your own situation to do a PhD: time, social commitments, finance and scholarships, international study, special needs Part 2: Preparing your PhD application 5. Selecting your research topic and choosing a university/supervisor 6. The PhD application process 7. Writing a research proposal 8. Planning for study life 9. Being an independent learner, supervision and support Your PhD checklist References and Resources

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