The PhD Survival Guide: Lessons from Life and Lab

Are you considering PhD study but don't know where to begin? Perhaps you've already started and your confidence and motivation have fallen through the floor? In this practical and highly accessible guide Allan M. Grant provides the blueprint for navigating the often turbulent waters on the journey towards PhD completion and success. In this book you will learn: The fundamental reasons to study for a PhD and the nature of the present landscape. How to obtain funding for your chosen degree. How to prepare effectively before your studies commence such as setting up your domestic and study environment and much more. The best things to do when you begin your studies. Strategies for managing relationships with your supervisory team other students and your social circle. How to conduct the data collection process from seeking ethical approval to participant recruitment and beyond. The optimal ways to look after your health and wellbeing during your studies. How to prepare appropriately for the viva voce examination. Methods to maximise your employability and job prospects once you?ve submitted your thesis.

Paperback: 100 pages

Publisher: Rising Tide Press (August 21 2018)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 191646291X

ISBN-13: 978-1916462915

Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.2 x 8 inches

Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces