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PhD Student Guides
As a prospective PhD student, you’re likely to have a lot of questions about the doctoral journey. Whether you’re keen to make your own research proposal or you’re applying for an advertised PhD project, the process is very different to what you may have experienced during your Bachelors or Masters degree.Similarly, the funding situation can seem more complicated for doctoral candidates, with competition often tough for the most prestigious studentship schemes.
Over the years, we’ve written hundreds of guides on the topics that matter most to prospective PhD researchers. They cover everything from writing a research proposal and finding a supervisor to completing your thesis and acing your viva exam.
The first semester of your PhD can really shake your confidence, particularly in a technical subject like Science. Here’s some advice on how to survive your initial months.
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Our review of 'How to Complete a PhD in the Medical and Clinical Sciences', edited by Dr Ashton Barnett-Vanes and Dr Rachel Allen (Wiley-Blackwell, 2017)
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Our review of 'Your PhD Thesis: How to Plan, Draft, Revise & Edit Your Thesis' by Prof Robert C. Brewer (Studymates, 2007)
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Our review of 'Your PhD Companion' by Stephen Marshall and Nick Green (How To Books Ltd, 2010)
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Our review of 'The Unwritten Rules of PhD Research' byMarian Petre and Gordon Rugg (Open University Press, 2010)
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Our review of 'The Good Research Guide: For Small-Scale Social Research Projects' by Martyn Denscombe (Open University Press, 2014)
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Our review of 'The Doctoral Examination Process: A Handbook for Students, Examiners and Supervisors' by Penny Tinkler and Carolyn Jackson (Open University Press, 2004)
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Our review of 'How to Survive Your Viva: Defending a Thesis in an Oral Examination' by Rowena Murray (Open University Press, 2009)
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Our review of 'How to Manage Your Postgraduate Course' by Lucinda Becker (Palgrave Macmillan, 2004)
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Our review of 'How to Get a PhD' by Estelle M. Phillips and Derek S. Pugh (Open University Press, 2015)
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