eBook - ePub

The Mature Student’s Guide to Completing a Doctorate

Name: The Mature Student’s Guide to Completing a Doctorate
ISBN: 9781040016220

Sinéad Hewson,

282 pages
English
ePUB (mobile friendly)
Available on iOS & Android

eBook - ePub

The Mature Student’s Guide to Completing a Doctorate

Sinéad Hewson,

About this book

Carefully structured to make it accessible and easy to follow, this thought-provoking book encourages the reader to facilitate a dialogue across disciplines so that mature and unconventional students are acknowledged and can discover a successful path towards admission and PhD completion. Based on real experiences of navigating the doctoral system, the guide includes insights from doctorates, candidates, supervisors, and examiners, who share their stories, insights, and advice. It covers key topics such as:

Developing a research topic, conducting research, and research integrity
Effectiveness, productivity, and progress
Exploring key concepts and techniques through reading, writing, and networking
Self-care and motivation
Finding your academic voice

This guide is a must-read for advanced academic researchers, advanced postgraduate students, and experienced professionals with vocational backgrounds who are seeking recognition for their knowledge and alternative pathways to contribute to the sector.

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