The PhD Experience

An Insider’s Guide

Evelyn Barron (Newcastle)

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English

Red Globe Press
20 November 2014

Higher & further education, tertiary education

Series: Student to Student

Written by a PhD student with insights from fellow students, this clear and concise book covers every aspect of the realities of the PhD experience for prospective and current PhD students. It gives an honest inside view on the day to day experience, whilst providing practical strategies, useful tips and solid advice to support and motivate fellow students. Covers topics from the initial decision to undertake a PhD, through the different stages and finally to the decisions about what comes next.

By: Evelyn Barron (Newcastle)
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 190mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 145g
ISBN: 9781137383846
ISBN 10: 1137383844
Series: Student to Student
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 20 November 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Why do a PhD? 2. Decisions to be Made 3. When to do a PhD 4. Ways of doing a PhD 5. Stages of a PhD 6. Your Project and Supervisors 7. Sources of Support and Working Conditions 8. Additional Demands on Your Time 9. Life Outside of the PhD Summary Useful Websites.

Evelyn Barron is a PhD student at Newcastle University, UK.

Reviews for The PhD Experience: An Insider’s Guide

I would definitely recommend this book to students considering pursuing a PhD, or PhD students who are questioning their decisions. It provides valuable and sound advice, as well as reassurance, to people in these situations. Rob Storrar, Physical Geography PhD graduate, UK