Synopses & Reviews
Written by a PhD student with insights from fellow students, this clear and concise book covers every aspect of the realities of the PhD experience for prospective and current PhD students. It gives an honest inside view on the day to day experience, whilst providing practical strategies, useful tips and solid advice to support and motivate fellow students. Covers topics from the initial decision to undertake a PhD, through the different stages and finally to the decisions about what comes next.
Review
I would definitely recommend this book to students considering pursuing a PhD, or PhD students who are questioning their decisions. It provides valuable and sound advice, as well as reassurance, to people in these situations. Rob Storrar, Physical Geography PhD graduate, UK
About the Author
Evelyn Barron is a PhD student at Newcastle University, UK.
Table of Contents
AcknowledgementsIntroduction1. Why do a PhD?
2. Decisions to be Made
3. When to do a PhD
4. Ways of doing a PhD
5. Stages of a PhD
6. Your Project and Supervisors
7. Sources of Support and Working Conditions8. Additional Demands on Your Time9. Life Outside of the PhDSummaryUseful Websites