Doctorates Downunder [electronic resource] : Keys to successful doctoral study in Australia and New Zealand

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Denholm, Carey.

Contributor:

Evans, Terry D. (Terry Denis)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Doctor of philosophy degree.

Universities and colleges.

Doctor of philosophy degree--Graduate work--New Zealand.

Doctor of philosophy degree--Graduate work--Australia.

Universities and colleges--Australia.

Universities and colleges--New Zealand.

Local Subjects:

Doctor of philosophy degree.

Universities and colleges.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Camberwell : Australian Council for Educational Research, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Doctorates Downunder: Keys to successful doctoral study in Australia and New Zealandis a comprehensive collection of essays designed to guide prospective and current doctoralcandidates through the amazing journey of doctoral study. Doctorates Downunder includeschapters on beginning candidature, selecting a supervisor, coun tering isolation and engagingsupport structures, working with industry, ethics, research skills and strategies, personalobstacles to completion, and maintaining an effective study, work and life balance.Carey Denholm and Terry Evans have brought together over thirty highly e

Contents:

Preliminaries; Contents; CHAPTER 1 Introduction; CHAPTER 2 Map food equipment and compass preparing for the doctoral journey; CHAPTER 3 The process of supervisor selection; CHAPTER 4 Managing the relationship with your supervisor s; CHAPTER 5 Countering isolation joining the research community; CHAPTER 6 Peer support groups; CHAPTER 7 The librarian the candidate's forgotten friend; CHAPTER 8 University industry links the big picture; CHAPTER 9 University industry links the front line; CHAPTER 10 Taking charge Using personal learning plans; CHAPTER 11 Generic skills training

CHAPTER 12 On being a critical researcherCHAPTER 13 On being an ethical researcher; CHAPTER 14 Sustaining inspiration and motivation; CHAPTER 15 Some personal obstacles to completion; CHAPTER 16 Studying with a disability or chronic illness; CHAPTER 17 Part time candidature balancing candidature work and personal life; CHAPTER 18 Effective oral presentations during candidature; CHAPTER 19 Publishing from your doctorate; CHAPTER 20 Text features and aids in doctoral writing; CHAPTER 21 Argumentation; CHAPTER 22 Writing as a research tool; CHAPTER 23 Thinking and writing for your thesis

CHAPTER 24 Research skills and writing a thesisCHAPTER 25 Opening the black box How examiners assess your thesis; CHAPTER 26 Oral examinations; CHAPTER 27 Preparing for postdoctoral life; CHAPTER 28 Doctored downunder

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-4237-7342-X

OCLC:

69650486