Completing Your PhD

2011

Kate (Oxford Brookes University, UK) Williams , Emily (School of Natural Sciences & Psychology, Livepool) Bethell , Judith (Teddington) Lawton , Clare Parfitt-Brown , Mary Richardson , Victoria Rowe 저자(글)

Red Globe Press · 2011년 08월 30일

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Concise and well-presented, this guide will be invaluable to any PhD student seeking to successfully complete their thesis. Based on students' direct experiences, the topics include developing your argument, planning your time, editing, what examiners are looking for, talking about your research, and the viva.
KATe WILLIAMS manages Upgrade, the Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She has worked with students from Foundation to PhD level and has written a range of books and materials on study skills. She is the Pocket Study Skills series editor. eMILY BeTHeLL completed her interdisciplinary PhD in Biology, Anthropology and Psychology in 2009 and now works as a Senior Lecturer in Primatology and Animal Behaviour at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. JUDITH LAWTON works as an english as an Additional Language adviser and is former Deputy Head of Hounslow eAL Service. She has undertaken doctoral research in bilingual learner education and has 40 years of experience in teaching and teacher training. CLARe PARFITT-BROWN is a Senior Lecturer in Dance at the University of Chichester, UK. Her PhD focused on the history of the cancan and led to ongoing research into the cultural histories of popular dance practices. MARY RICHARDSON completed an eSRC-funded PhD investigating the assessment of Citizenship education in 2008. She is now a Senior Lecturer in education at Froebel College, Roehampton University, UK and continues to develop research in the areas of both assessment and citizenship education. VICTORIA ROWe worked as a piano teacher for many years prior to completing her PhD in 2008. She is currently a Teaching Associate at the University of Sheffield, UK and also works as a freelance researcher.
Small, sharp and to the point, giving specific, invaluable guidance to key processes and key hurdles; based on direct, practical experiences of students and with lively illustrations throughout
Completing Your PhD is an invaluable guide for any PhD student seeking to complete their thesis, encompassing developing an argument, time-management, editing, what examiners are looking for, talking about research, and the viva.
Concise and well-presented, this guide will be invaluable to any PhD student seeking to successfully complete their thesis. Based on students' direct experiences, topics include developing your argument, planning your time, editing, what examiners are looking for, talking about your research, and the viva.
"Excellent concept and rationale that fits perfectly with Planning your PhD." -- Jeanne Godfrey, University of Westminster "I think it will work well, for the reasons given in the proposal. It is aimed at the motivated, research-led student who needs a nudge in the right direction. This reader is likely to be able to recognise his/her need for the book." - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading
'Excellent concept and rationale that fits perfectly with Planning your PhD.' - Jeanne Godfrey, University of Westminster, UK 'I think it will work well, for the reasons given in the proposal. It is aimed at the motivated, research-led student who needs a nudge in the right direction. This reader is likely to be able to recognise his/her need for the book.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK
'Excellent concept and rationale that fits perfectly with Planning your PhD.' - Jeanne Godfrey, University of Westminster, UK 'I think it will work well, for the reasons given in the proposal. It is aimed at the motivated, research-led student who needs a nudge in the right direction. This reader is likely to be able to recognise his/her need for the book.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK 'Clear, concise and well written using plenty of examples and practical tips they do actually fit in your pocket!'' ??Victor Glynn, Oxford University
'Excellent concept and rationale that fits perfectly with Planning your PhD.' - Jeanne Godfrey, University of Westminster, UK 'I think it will work well, for the reasons given in the proposal. It is aimed at the motivated, research-led student who needs a nudge in the right direction. This reader is likely to be able to recognise his/her need for the book.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK 'Clear, concise and well written using plenty of examples and practical tips??they do actually fit in your pocket!'' Victor Glynn, Oxford University
Concise and well-presented, this guide will be invaluable to any Ph.D. student seeking to successfully complete their thesis. Based on students' direct experiences, topics include developing your argument, planning your time, editing, what examiners are looking for, talking about your research, and the viva.

작가정보

저자(글) Kate (Oxford Brookes University, UK) Williams

Kate Williams set up the Upgrade Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK.

저자(글) Emily (School of Natural Sciences & Psychology, Livepool) Bethell

Kate Williams set up the Upgrade Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK.

저자(글) Judith (Teddington) Lawton

EMILY BETHELL is a PhD Student at Roehampton University, UK.

저자(글) Clare Parfitt-Brown

저자(글) Mary Richardson

저자(글) Victoria Rowe

목차

• Introduction
  The Road to Completion
  The Research Sequence/Process
  Looking Ahead to Your Viva: Justifying Your Research
  Doing Research: Focus on Methodology and Limiations
  Developing Your Argument
  Becoming an Expert / Making a Contribution
  Planning the Process: Timeline / Action Plan
  Writing About Your Research
  Why Write?
  Writing in Different Disciplines
  Writing for Different Audiences
  Writing Your Thesis
  What are the Examiners Looking For?
  (Evolving) Chapter Structures
  ???Introduction / Conclusion
  ???Revising and Editing
  ???Practicalities / Requirements
  ???Writing the Abstract ???Your Showcase
  ???Using the Time Between Submission and Viva
  Talking About Your Research
  Introduction
  Talking informally
  Talking as Part of the Process: Supervisors / Other PhD Students, Undergraduates, Staff
  Talking Formally ???Presenting your Argument: Departmental Presentations
  Presenting / Defending Your Thesis: Presentations, Conferences, Poster Presentations
  The Viva
  Viva Dynamics
  Preparing for your Viva
  Viva Performance
  Outcomes
  Endnotes...and After
  Becoming an Expert / Doctor
  Electronic Registration ???Keywords
  What Next? Book? Articles?
  Index
  Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

기본정보

ISBN	9780230292819 ( 023029281X )
발행(출시)일자	2011년 08월 30일
쪽수	136쪽
크기	107 * 135 * 8 mm / 91 g
총권수	1권
언어	영어