How to research & write a successful PhD / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers Phd

• Autore: McMillan Kathleen
• Pubblicazione: Harlow, : Pearson, 2013; Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , 2013
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xv, 406 p.) : ill. (some col.)
• Disciplina: 808.066378
• Soggetto topico: Academic writing; Dissertations, Academic - Authorship
• Soggetto genere / forma: Libros electrónicos.
• Altri autori: WeyersJonathan D. B
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Altri titoli varianti: How to research and write a successful PhD
• Titolo autorizzato: How to research & write a successful PhD
• ISBN: 0-273-77407-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910150211703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II