How to Get a PhD: A Handbook for Students and Their Supervisors - Hardcover

Phillips, Estelle; Pugh, D.S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0335205518 ISBN 13: 9780335205516

Publisher: Open University Press, 2000

Synopsis

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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Review

"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

About the Author

Dr Estelle M. Phillips is an independent educational consultant. She specializes in giving advice on appropriate provision for research students, and in conducting training for doctoral students and supervisors.Professor Derek S. Pugh is Emeritus Professor of International Management of the Open University Business School. He has considerable experience in the design of doctoral programmes and the successful supervision of PhD students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0335205518
• ISBN 13: 9780335205516
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 256