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The PhD application handbook

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2669

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Bentley, Peter

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2791-

Title Proper

The PhD application handbook

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Maidenhead

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Open University Press

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2006

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1 online resource )viii, 194 p.( : ill.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Cover -- TOC63;Contents -- Acknowledgements -- CH63;Chapter 10 Before you start -- Why do you want to do a PhD36; -- Can you do a PhD36; -- What are your interests36; -- Do you want to be a student for another three years36; -- CH63;Chapter 20 What is a PhD36; -- Different types of doctorate -- What are the requirements of a PhD36; -- Different ways of studying -- What do you do36; -- CH63;Chapter 30 Funding -- What fees will you have to pay36; -- Politics and money -- UK Research Councils -- UK government funding -- Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission -- Non54;UK government funding -- Charities -- Industry -- How to apply -- CH63;Chapter 40 Finding the right university -- Old or new36; -- Where36; -- Do they do what youre interested in36; -- Research cultures -- Judging a university -- CH63;Chapter 50 Finding the right supervisor -- Who are they36; -- How to contact a supervisor -- Do you get on well with him or her36; -- How much time will he or she have for you36; -- Is he or she experienced at supervising36; -- What stage of career is he or she at36; -- Second supervisors -- Chapter 60 Finding the right research project -- How to be different -- Writing a proposal -- The application form -- CH63;Chapter 70 Securing an offer -- The interview -- The offer -- Student visas -- Chapter 80 Accommodation -- What do you need36; -- Budgets -- University accommodation -- Private accommodation -- CH63;Chapter 90 Beginning your PhD -- Dont believe everything you read -- Keep careful records44; and keep the records carefully -- Look after your finances make a budget and stick to it -- Remember to get your admin44; reports44; vivas and courses done promptly -- Break the work into a series of smaller projects -- Whos the first author36; -- Give credit to others when it is due -- Listen to your supervisor and44; if unhappy44; talk to him or to someone else -- Is it going to be in your thesis36; -- Insomnia happens to everyone -- You are not the first person to do a PhD -- Communication can be fun -- Enjoy yourself -- Resource guide -- Advertised studentships -- Small awards -- Annual charity studentships -- UK and EU awards -- International awards -- Student visa guide -- Directory -- IDX63;Index -- Last Page

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Graduate work ، Universities and colleges - Great Britain

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Admission ، Universities and colleges - Great Britain

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Peter J. Bentley

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