Mastering your PhD : survival and success in the doctoral years and beyond / Patricia Gosling, Bart Noordam.

Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Getting started : starting off on the right foot -- Ch. 3. Setting goals and objectives : who says you can't plan science? -- Ch. 4. How to think like a scientist : coming to grips with the scientific method -- Ch. 5. Good experimental design : the key to scientific success -- Ch. 6. Charting your progress month by month : staying on track so you don't get lost in the research jungle -- Ch. 7. Dealing with setbacks : coping with the frustrations of the research life -- Ch. 8. The art of good communication : how to communicate with others to maximize your success -- Ch. 9. The art of good communication, part 2 : presentation skills and group meetings keep them hanging on the edge of their seats -- Ch. 10. Searching the scientific literature : getting comfortable in the library -- Ch. 11. Your first international conference : getting out and about in the world of scientific meetings -- Ch. 12. From data to manuscript : writing scientific papers that shine : tips for writing up your research into concise and readable articles -- Ch. 13. Celebrate your success : isn't it time to pat yourself on the back for a job well done? -- Ch. 14. How to cope with your annual evaluation : putting yourself and your work in the best possible light -- Ch. 15. The final year : countdown to your thesis defence : it's all in the planning -- Ch. 16. Putting it all together : a PhD ... so what's next? : getting a jump start on career planning -- Ch. 17. Writing your doctoral thesis with style : breaking it down into manageable pieces -- Ch. 18. The final act : defending your thesis with panache : how to pull off a memorable these defence -- Ch. 19. Lessons learned : final thoughts at the end of the journey.

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