Recognising the greater importance formal research training now occupies in research degrees, this practical text will enable the student to do research better, quicker and with as little hassle as possible.
Presents advice and guidance for postgraduate students in Great Britain, covering such topics as the application process, research proposals, academic writing, networking, and teaching opportunities.
Doing Research As the Care of the Self: Postgraduate Research Student Experiences and Practices
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Alternatively, you might be interested in looking at prior attempts at solving a practical problem. Your interest here might be in identifying factors that have been critical to the success and failure of such prior work.
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The final section of the book covers what to do with a research degree once you have one. This includes identifying your skills; staying in academia; research outside academia; leaving research and academia; and starting your own business.
By adopting a clear and accessible approach, this book encourages students embarking on the journey towards becoming a social scientist to engage with every aspect of the process.
Using a mixture of useful information, practical strategies and valuable advice, this book helps readers through the process of doing a PhD by providing essential hints and tips on key aspects such as the following: How to start, conduct ...
The book is organised into four parts covering the research process; writing, publishing and networking; shifting identities and institutions and relationships of support.