How to get your Ph.D is an original study guide aimed at prospective and current postgraduate students, covering the process of accessing, undertaking and completing doctoral research in the social sciences and the humanities. The content is unique in incorporating discussion of the less recognised personal, emotional and organisational demands of independent study. Drawing on a variety of student experiences, the authors apply a case study approach to examine the dilemmas and complexities of postgraduate study. The book is organised into four parts covering the research process; writing, publishing and networking; shifting identities and institutions and relationships of support. Each chapter includes an easy to use format including real-life accounts, tips and strategies for problem solving and guidance for additional resources. The guide includes accessible advice and guidance across a spectrum of methodological, personal, emotional, practical and institutional issues.
Author(s): Dr Harriet Churchill, Dr Teela Sanders
Edition: 1
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 241
Contents......Page 6
Acknowledgements......Page 11
Contributors......Page 12
Introduction......Page 18
Part I Negotiating the Research Process......Page 28
1 Motivations for Doing a PhD......Page 30
2 Formulating a Research Question......Page 39
3 Choosing and Changing Supervisor......Page 50
4 Managing the Ethics of Academia......Page 62
5 What to do With your Data......Page 75
Part II Writing, Publishing and Networking......Page 88
6 Writing Up and Writer’s Block......Page 90
7 Papers and Publishing......Page 100
8 Networking......Page 112
9 Missing the Deadline......Page 122
10 The Viva and Beyond......Page 132
Part III Shifting Identities and Institutions......Page 144
11 Non-traditional Routes into the PhD......Page 146
12 Undertaking a PhD Part-time......Page 157
13 Combining Teaching and Doctoral Studies......Page 167
14 Reconciling the Research Role with the Personal......Page 180
Part IV Relationships of Support......Page 190
15 What to Expect from Your Supervisor......Page 192
16 Enabling Research Environments......Page 202
17 Combining Family Commitments and Doctoral Studies......Page 211
18 Coping with Stress......Page 220
Final Thoughts......Page 230
References......Page 233
Appendix 1 Example of an Informed Consent Form......Page 236
Appendix 2 Example of an Information Sheet......Page 237
Index......Page 238
