How to Research & Write a Successful PhD (Smarter Study Skills) - Softcover

McMillan, Kathleen; Weyers, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273773917 ISBN 13: 9780273773917

Publisher: Pearson, 2013

Synopsis

A practical, step-by-step guide to postgraduate study, covering the whole research process from planning to writing up and beyond.

 

Undertaking a large-scale original research project involves choosing an appropriate topic, planning and carrying out the research, and analysing and writing up the data and conclusions. At PhD level, these steps can be challenging for any student. Using the tried-and-tested approach, style and pedagogy of the Smarter Student series, this text delivers timely, practical, hands-on guidance based on real-life experience from students and supervisors alike.

 

The book guides the student through all of the key aspects of being a researcher and delivering a successful PhD thesis. It is an invaluable tutorial and reference for those entering academic life at doctoral level, providing practical guidance, examples and tips for success.

About this title

About the Author

Jonathan Weyers and Kathleen McMillan both work at the University of Dundee. Both have been teaching and lecturing for over 25 years and latterly have specialised in the transferable skills area. They have a track record of collaborative writing and achievement in this area.

From the Back Cover

A practical, step-by-step guide to postgraduate study, covering the whole research process from planning to writing up and beyond.

Undertaking a large-scale original research project involves choosing an appropriate topic, planning and carrying out the research, and analysing and writing up the data and conclusions. At PhD level, these steps can be challenging for any student. Using the tried-and-tested approach, style and pedagogy of the Smarter Student series, this text delivers timely, practical, hands-on guidance based on real-life experience from students and supervisors alike.

The book guides the student through all of the key aspects of being a researcher and delivering a successful PhD thesis. It is an invaluable tutorial and reference for those entering academic life at doctoral level, providing practical guidance, examples and tips for success on areas such as:

·    Understanding the principles of postgraduateness

·    Choosing a theme and topic for your research

·    Writing a research proposal

·    Working with your supervisor and progress monitoring committee

·    Planning and managing your time and research activities

·    Teaching as a postgraduate

·    Ethics and safety issues in research

·    Information literacy for PhD study

·    Approaches to obtaining qualitative and quantitative data

·    How to think critically, arrive at a position and make conclusions

·    Interpreting and presenting data

·    Delivering seminars and papers and presenting posters

·    Successful academic writing styles and conventions

·    Correct citing, referencing and avoidance of plagiarism

·    Thesis structures and their presentation

·    The PhD viva

·    Publishing your research and job-seeking

An essential guide to success in academia at PhD level!

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273773917
• ISBN 13: 9780273773917
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 424