Getting to Grips with Doctoral Research

ISBN-13: 9780230369559 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 208 str.

Margaret Walshaw

Opis

"I would definitely recommend this book to students who are accepted into PhD programs. As I was reading it, I kept thinking about my own experience as a doctoral student - and how spot on the book is " - Professor Kristen Williams, Clark University, USAConfused about your doctoral studies? Not sure what's required but feel unable to ask? This book is for you Addressing common concerns about processes, conventions and expectations, it helps current and prospective PhD students to avoid needless mistakes which can be costly in terms of time, money and research quality. Getting to Grips with Doctoral Research: provides greater understanding of the doctoral process and the requirements for success recognizes the challenges facing students and offers practical solutions uses real-life student examples, case studies and activities to bring the doctoral journey to life is informed by the author's research into doctoral engagement among students will be particularly relevant for those studying social science subjectsAn easy, accessible, and engaging read, the book will demystify the doctoral process and equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to complete your doctorate successfully."

Spis treści

Introduction Getting Started Getting a Handle on the Topic, Questions and the Literature Getting Close to Theory Getting Designs on Methods Getting Underway with the Research Proposal Getting Alongside Support Getting on with Writing Getting Examined Getting Your Research 'Out There' Further Reading Bibliography Index.

O autorze

MARGARET WALSHAW is a Professor and a Research Director at Massey University, New Zealand. She has undertaken research with students on doctoral engagement and has a wealth of experience as a doctoral supervisor and a doctorate programme coordinator. She is the author of several articles on education and is an associate editor of the Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education (JMTE). Her book publications include Working with Foucault in Education, Mathematics Education within the Postmodern and Unpacking Pedagogy: New Perspectives for Mathematics Classrooms.

Blurb

'I would definitely recommend this book to students who are accepted into PhD programmes. As I was reading it, I kept thinking about my own experience as a doctoral student - and how spot on the book is!' - Professor Kristen Williams, Clark University, USA

Confused about your doctoral studies? Not sure what's required but feel unable to ask? This book is for you! Addressing common concerns about processes, conventions and expectations, it helps current and prospective PhD students to avoid needless mistakes which can be costly in terms of time, money and research quality.

Getting to Grips with Doctoral Research:
• provides greater understanding of the doctoral process and the requirements for success
• recognises the challenges facing students and offers practical solutions
• uses real-life student examples, case studies and activities to bring the doctoral journey to life
• is informed by the author's research into doctoral engagement among students
• will be particularly relevant for those studying social science subjects

An easy, accessible, and engaging read, the book will demystify the doctoral process and equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to complete your doctorate successfully.