Doctorates downunder : keys to successful doctoral study in Australia and New Zealand /
Doctorates down under
edited by Carey Denholm and Terry Evans.
- xii, 227 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Introduction / Carey Denholm and Terry Evans -- Section 1. Beginning candidature. 2. Map, food, equipment and compass - preparing for the doctoral journey / Brian Edwards. 3. The process of supervisor selection / Sarah Wilks. 4. Managing the relationship you want with your supervisor(s) -- Section 2. Engaging your support systems. 5. Countering isolation - joining the research community / Linda Conrad. 6. Peer support groups / Kath Fisher. 7. The librarian - the candidate's forgotten friend / Peter Macauley -- Section 3. Being strategic. 8. University-industry links - the big picture / Helene Marsh. 9. University-industry links - the 'front line' / Philip Brown. 10. Taking charge : Using personal lining plans / Coralie McCormack ... [et al.] -- Section 4. The graduate research experiences. 11. Generic skills training / Margaret Zeegers and Deirdre Barron. 12. On being a critical researcher / Robyn Barnacle. 13. On being an ethical researcher / Justin Denholm. 14. Sustaining inspiration and motivation / Jacqueline Rowarth and Pam Green -- Section 5. Special considerations. 15. Some personal obstacles to completion / Carey Denholm. 16. Studying with a disability or chronic illness / Christopher Newell. 17. Part-time candidature - balancing candidature, work and personal life / Terry Evans -- Section 6. Communicating your research. 18. Effective oral presentations during candidature / Carey Denholm. 19. Publishing from your doctorate / Frances Martin. 20. Text features and aids in doctoral writing / Jill Scevak -- Section 7. Preparing the thesis. 21. Argumentation / Erica McWilliam. 22. Writing as a research tool / Robyn Owens. 23. Thinking and writing for your thesis / Robert Cantwell. 24. Research skills and writing a thesis / Gilah Leder and Lloyd Holliday -- Section 8. Preparing for examination. 25. Opening the black box : How examiners assess your thesis / Margaret Kiley and Gerry Mullins. 26. Oral examinations / Jacqueline Rowarth amd Graeme Fraser -- Section 9. 27. Preparing for postdoctoral life / Alan McAlpine. 28. 'Doctored' downunder! / Carey Denholm and Terry Evans.
Presents a comprehensive collection of essays designed to guide current and prospective doctoral candidates through the amazing journey of doctoral study. Includes chapters on beginning candidature, selecting a supervisor, countering isolation, engaging support structures, and more.
0864314299 9780864314291
2006389241
Doctor of philosophy degree--New Zealand Doctor of philosophy degree--Australia Universities and colleges--Graduate work.--Australia Universities and colleges--Graduate work.--New Zealand