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OverviewIf you are doing, thinking about doing, or know someone who is doing a doctorate, then this is the survival kit you need! Rather than focusing on the technical side of the doctorate, this book looks at all the other crucial skills that are part of everyday doctoral life. This candid book provides real insight into what it's like to do a doctorate and offers practical advice on: The application process Sources of financial support Motivational issues Student-supervisor relationships Departmental and university politics Publishing, conferences and networking Career strategies Written by recent doctoral graduates, the book also includes real examples and case studies from current doctoral students and recent graduates across a range of disciplines and universities. By demystifying the doctoral process How to Survive Your Doctorate prepares you for life as a doctoral student like no other book. See for yourself and be a survivor! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane Matthiesen , Mario BinderPublisher: Open University Press Imprint: Open University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9780335234431ISBN 10: 0335234437 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 16 September 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsList of figures List of tables Acknowledgements Introduction Getting started Managing the self Dealing with your supervisor Sidelines of a doctorate Finances Politics Alternative routes to a doctorate Career paths and strategies Getting out: the viva and beyond References IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJane Matthiesen is Lecturer in Strategic Management at Aston Business School in Birmingham, UK. She received her doctorate from Aston University in October 2005. Mario Binder is a Project Manager at an international management consultancy in Berlin, Germany. He also holds a Visiting Research Fellowship at Aston Business School, where he received his PhD in March 2007. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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