LEADER 03927nam 2200505za 450 001 9910150211703321 005 20220204053748.0 010 $a0-273-77407-7 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5173746 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5175802 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5138406 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5832102 035 $a(PPN)19210280X 035 $a(CKB)2550000001129381 035 $a(OCoLC)1390973574 035 $a(FINmELB)ELB223286 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000001129381 100 $a20210428d2013 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcn|nnn||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aHow to research & write a successful PhD /$fKathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers Phd 210 $aHarlow $cPearson$d2013 210 1$aHarlow, England :$cPearson,$d2013. 215 $a1 online resource (xv, 406 p.) $cill. (some col.) 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $aHow 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. 330 $aA 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. 517 3 $aHow to research and write a successful PhD 606 $aAcademic writing$vHandbooks, manuals, etc 606 $aDissertations, Academic$xAuthorship$vHandbooks, manuals, etc 608 $aLibros electro?nicos. 615 0$aAcademic writing 615 0$aDissertations, Academic$xAuthorship 676 $a808.066378 700 $aMcMillan$b Kathleen$01069427 701 $aWeyers$b Jonathan D. B$067200 801 0$bFINmELB 801 1$bFINmELB 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910150211703321 996 $aHow to research & write a successful PhD$92555827 997 $aUNINA