03927nam 2200505za 450 991015021170332120220204053748.00-273-77407-7(MiAaPQ)EBC5173746(MiAaPQ)EBC5175802(MiAaPQ)EBC5138406(MiAaPQ)EBC5832102(PPN)19210280X(CKB)2550000001129381(OCoLC)1390973574(FINmELB)ELB223286(EXLCZ)99255000000112938120210428d2013 uy 0engurcn|nnn|||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierHow to research & write a successful PhD /Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers PhdHarlow Pearson2013Harlow, England :Pearson,2013.1 online resource (xv, 406 p.) ill. (some col.)Includes bibliographical references.How to Use this Book -- INTRODUCTION -- 1 Taking on postgraduate studies -- 2 Principles of postgraduateness -- GETTING STARTED -- 3 Identifying and framing research questions -- 4 Writing a proposal or research plan -- KEY PhD RESEARCH SKILLS -- 5 Developing as a researcher -- 6 Planning and time management -- 7 Information literacy for PhD study -- 8 Accessing content from the literature -- 9 Organising research materials -- INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS DURING A RESEARCH PROGRAMME -- 10 Successful postgraduate-supervisor relationships -- 11 Dealing with the highs and lows of being a postgraduate -- 12 Working in a research team -- 13 Teaching as a postgraduate -- 14 Giving a research seminar or paper -- 15 Preparing and presenting a poster -- 16 Being appraised -- RESEARCH METHODS -- 17 Critical thinking -- 18 Arriving at a position and supporting it -- 19 Research ethics and safety -- 20 Citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism -- 21 Interpreting and presenting data -- 22 Aspects of qualitative research -- 23 Aspects of quantitative research -- 24 Experiments and field studies -- WRITING UP YOUR RESEARCH -- 25 Links between research, writing and speaking -- 26 The nature of scholarly writing -- 27 Scholarly writing style -- 28 Elements of a thesis -- 29 Becoming an autonomous writer -- 30 Thesis presentation -- EXAMINATION AND BEYOND -- 31 The PhD viva -- 32 Publishing your research -- 33 After your doctorate -- List of references.A practical, step-by-step guide to postgraduate study, covering the whole research process from planning to writing up and beyond.   Undertaking a large-scale original research project involves choosing an appropriate topic, planning and carrying out the research, and analysing and writing up the data and conclusions. At PhD level, these steps can be challenging for any student. Using the tried-and-tested approach, style and pedagogy of the Smarter Student series, this text delivers timely, practical, hands-on guidance based on real-life experience from students and supervisors alike.   The book guides the student through all of the key aspects of being a researcher and delivering a successful PhD thesis. It is an invaluable tutorial and reference for those entering academic life at doctoral level, providing practical guidance, examples and tips for success.How to research and write a successful PhDAcademic writingHandbooks, manuals, etcDissertations, AcademicAuthorshipHandbooks, manuals, etcLibros electrónicos.Academic writingDissertations, AcademicAuthorship808.066378McMillan Kathleen1069427Weyers Jonathan D. B67200FINmELBFINmELBBOOK9910150211703321How to research & write a successful PhD2555827UNINA