Working for a Doctorate : A Guide for the Humanities and Social Sciences

ISBN-13: 9780415147316 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 202 str.

Norman Graves

Opis

In stark contrast to the undergraduates, new PhD students often find no framework for study, few deadlines and little peer support. This text addresses the problems of the research process, such as finance and time-management and offers practical guidance and specialist advice to both students and their supervisors. The authors had a long experience of tutoring PhD students and present case studies of current and ex-PhD students. They explore issues such as gender, culture and the fundamental nature of the PhD. The book should be of interest to anyone studying, supervising or contemplating a doctoral degree in the humanities or social sciences.

Recenzje

This book gives an honest account of what it is actually like to study for a PhD ... the book provides a useful helping hand, reassuring you through your studies, and providing you with practical solutions. - Psy-PAG Quarterly

Graves and Varma, describe exactly what it is you need to do to get through a psychology PhD programme ... the depth of advice is consistent and thorough ... if you want to know what will be expected of you to get through the process successfully, Working for a Doctorate is an invaluable guide. - The Psychologist

This is like no other book I have come across. The thirteen contributors have packed into a concise volume a complete guide to planning, financing, managing and completing a thesis. Each chapter is fully referenced; bibliographies and contact addresses are included as appropriate. - School of Slavonic and East European Studies

In short, anyone giving serious consideration to beginning a PhD in the humanities or social sciences should invest in this book, which also merits the attention of current research students and supervisors. - School of Slavonic and East European Studies

Spis treści

Chapter 1 How to succeed in postgraduate study, Denis Lawton; Chapter 2 The research process, Hazel Francis; Chapter 3 Financing a doctorate, Anne Sims; Chapter 4 Planning time, Derek May; Chapter 5 Problems of supervision, Norman Graves; Chapter 6 Writing the thesis, James Hartley; Chapter 7 Student experiences, H. W. Dickinson; Chapter 8 Intercultural issues and doctoral studies, Jagdish Gundara; Chapter 9, Diana Leonard; Chapter 10 Comparative perspectives on the British PhD, Robert Cowen;