How to Get a PhD - 4th edition - Softcover

Phillips, Estelle; Pugh, Derek.S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335227457 ISBN 13: 9780335227457

Publisher: Open University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Reviews of the third edition:
This remains the best general…introduction to working on the PhD. It is well worth consulting by anyone considering the PhD as a route to take, either part-time combined with employment, or full time as a route into academia.
Social Research Association

This is an excellent book. Its style is racy and clear…an impressive array of information, useful advice and comment gleaned from the authors’ systematic study and experience over many years…should be required reading not only for those contemplating doctoral study but also for supervisors, new and experienced.
Higher Education

Since the first edition of this innovative book appeared in 1987 it has become a worldwide bestseller. Through it many thousands of students in all faculties and disciplines have been helped to gain their PhDs.

Practical and clear, this book examines everything students need to know about getting a PhD through research in any subject. It also helps supervisors and examiners to better understand their role in the process.

New to this edition:

Completely updated throughout

New section on increasingly popular professional doctorates such as EdD, DBA and D.Eng

New material for overseas, part-time and mature students, and their supervisors

New diagnostic questionnaire for students to self-monitor progress

Takes in the impact of the new Code of Practice of the Quality Assurance Agency

Includes stories of other PhD students, problems they encountered and how they dealt with them!

How to get a PhD is the essential handbook for doctoral students!

About this title

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: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0335227457
• ISBN 13: 9780335227457
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4