PhD : an uncommon guide to research, writing & PhD life

Table of Contents: 1.Because I Love Doing Research 2.The Best of the Best? 3.About 4.The Basic Principles of Skill Development 5.Who You Work With is Just as Important as What You Do 6.An Introduction to Academic Literature 7.My Research Project(s) 8.Choosing Your Research Project 9.The Nature of Research 10.Planning and Executing Research 11.The Problem With Technology 12.Becoming a Better Academic Writer 13.Dealing With Research Stress 14.A PhD is Not Everything 15.Managing Demands on Your Attention 16.Conferences and Presentations 17.Getting Published 18.The Writing Process 19.The Final Year Before Submission 20.Starting to Write The Thesis 21.Formatting 22.Writing Routine 23.What Goes in the Introduction? 24.Writing a Literature Review 25.Analysis and Discussion 26.Conclusions 27.Editing 28.Finishing 29.Submission 30.Defending Your Thesis 31.The Result 32.Beyond Your PhD

This book is unique in that it provides concise summaries of all the key information needed to successfully complete a PhD, from the initial research topic selection to the final submission and thesis defense. By having to-the-point summaries of all the key aspects of a PhD, this book is ideal for busy students with tight deadlines. Practical advice The book also contains a wealth of practical advice, based on real-life experiences, which helps PhD students to navigate the complex challenges and pitfalls that can arise during the course of their PhD studies. It provides guidance on how to find the right supervisor, deal with potential setbacks, time management and staying motivated. Non-academic tips Finally, the book also contains a host of non-academic tips to help PhD students with the often neglected aspects of their studies, such as building a support network, staying healthy and maintaining a work/life balance. This makes it an invaluable resource for people who are juggling the demands of studying for a PhD alongside the demands of life.