The A-Z of the PhD Trajectory A Practical Guide for a Successful Journey / by Eva O. L. Lantsoght.

This textbook is a guide to success during the PhD trajectory. The first part of this book takes the reader through all steps of the PhD trajectory, and the second part contains a unique glossary of terms and explanation relevant for PhD candidates. Written in the accessible language of the PhD Talk...

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Main Author: Lantsoght, Eva O. L. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Series:Springer Texts in Education,
Springer eBook Collection.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Getting started with a PhD
  • 3. Planning your time
  • 4. Developing your literature review
  • 5. Formulating your research question
  • 6. Preparing and executing experiments
  • 7. Honing your academic writing skills
  • 8. Presenting your work
  • 9. Communicating science in the 21st century
  • 10. Preparing for your first conference
  • 11. Writing your first journal article
  • 12. Compiling your work into a dissertation
  • 13. Navigating career options after your PhD
  • 14. Epilogue
  • Glossary. .