Mastering your PhD : survival and success in the doctoral years and beyond /
Patricia Gosling, Bart Noordam.
- x, 154 pages ; 19 cm
Introduction -- Getting started : starting off on the right foot -- Setting goals and objectives : who says you can't plan science? -- How to think like a scientist : coming to grips with the scientific method -- Good experimental design : the key to scientific success -- Charting your progress month by month : staying on track so you don't get lost in the research jungle -- Dealing with setbacks : coping with the frustrations of the research life -- The art of good communication : how to communicate with others to maximize your success -- The art of good communication, part 2 : presentation skills and group meetings keep them hanging on the edge of their seats -- Searching the scientific literature : getting comfortable in the library -- Your first international conference : getting out and about in the world of scientific meetings -- From data to manuscript : writing scientific papers that shine : tips for writing up your research into concise and readable articles -- Celebrate your success : isn't it time to pat yourself on the back for a job well done? -- How to cope with your annual evaluation : putting yourself and your work in the best possible light -- The final year : countdown to your thesis defence : it's all in the planning -- Putting it all together : a PhD ... so what's next? : getting a jump start on career planning -- Writing your doctoral thesis with style : breaking it down into manageable pieces -- The final act : defending your thesis with panache : how to pull off a memorable these defence -- Lessons learned : final thoughts at the end of the journey. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18. Ch. 19.
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