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.
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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.
