Authoring a PhD : How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Thesis or Dissertation

Patrick Dunleavy

ISBN 10: 1403905843 / ISBN 13: 9781403905840

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2003, 2003

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Neuware - This engaging and highly regarded book takes readers through the key stages of their PhD research journey, from the initial ideas through to successful completion and publication. It gives helpful guidance on forming research questions, organising ideas, pulling together a final draft, handling the viva and getting published. Each chapter contains a wealth of practical suggestions and tips for readers to try out and adapt to their own research needs and disciplinary style. This text will be essential reading for PhD students and their supervisors in Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Law, Health and related disciplines.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Authoring a PhD : How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Thesis or Dissertation
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2003
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1403905843
• ISBN 13: 9781403905840
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 217W x 139H x 20D millimeters 217 millimeters width by 139 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 390 grams

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Synopsis

This engaging and highly regarded book takes readers through the key stages of their PhD research journey, from the initial ideas through to successful completion and publication. It gives helpful guidance on forming research questions, organising ideas, pulling together a final draft, handling the viva and getting published. Each chapter contains a wealth of practical suggestions and tips for readers to try out and adapt to their own research needs and disciplinary style. This text will be essential reading for PhD students and their supervisors in Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Law, Health and related disciplines.

About the Author

PATRICK DUNLEAVY is Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a member of the Academy of the Social Sciences, London. He has authored numerous books and academic articles in political science and is currently general editor of the journal Political Studies. This book draws on his experience in supervising more than 30 doctoral students over two decades, and in teaching a large inter-disciplinary course on 'Drafting and Writing a PhD' at the LSE over twelve years. In the field of study skills Patrick Dunleavy has also published Studying for A Degree (Macmillan, 1986). He was awarded the Political Science 'Making a Difference' Award by the Political Studies Association in 2003.