Synopses & Reviews
The Ph.D. examination process has been “secret” and “mystifying”—but this booksheds light on the process. The authors provide students, supervisors, and examinerswith constructive ways of understanding, preparing for, and undertaking the Ph.D.examination. This book is informed by four years of research on the experiences andpractices of academics and candidates across disciplines and from across Britain.Valuable for everyone involved in Ph.D. examinations.
About the Author
Penny Tinkler is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Manchester.
Carolyn Jackson is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University.
The authors have published widely on the PhD examination drawing upon their joint research projects. They run training sessions on doctoral examinations for students, examiners and supervisors in universities across Britain.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction To The Doctoral Examination Process
Understanding The Doctoral Viva - What Is It For?
Understanding The Doctoral Viva - How Does It Work?
Viva Preparation - Long Term
Selecting Examiners
Who Attends The Viva? Roles And Obligations
Examiners - Should You Examine?
Examiners - Assessing A Doctoral Thesis
Viva Preparation - Short Term
Viva Preparation - Final Stage
In The Viva - Candidates’ Perspectives
The Viva - Tips And Issues For Examiners
Post-Viva
References
Index.