Publisher Description

This friendly guide is packed with practical, succinct advice on the core processes involved in making the final push to successfully finishing a thesis and preparing for life after submission. It contains comprehensive guidance on writing for others, presenting research, networking and preparing for the viva. Hands-on workshop activities keep students engaged and help them to develop a positive approach to overcoming hurdles.This is an indispensable guide for PhD students of all disciplines. It is also an ideal companion to Planning Your PhD.

Notes

A handy resource rather than a weighty tome. Small, sharp and to the point, it gives specific, invaluable guidance to key processes and key hurdles, based on direct, practical experiences of students.

Author Biography

KATE WILLIAMS manages Upgrade, the Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She has worked with students from Foundation to Ph.D. level and has written a range of books and materials on study skills. She is the Pocket Study Skills series editor.EMILY BETHELL completed her interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biology, Anthropology and Psychology in 2009 and now works as a Senior Lecturer in Primatology and Animal Behaviour at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.JUDITH LAWTON works as an English and Additional Language Adviser and is former Deputy Head of Hounslow EAL Service, UK. She has undertaken doctoral research in bilingual learner education and has 40 years of experience in teaching and teacher training.CLARE PARFITT-BROWN is a Senior Lecturer in Dance at the University of Chichester, UK. Her Ph.D. focused on the history of the can-can and led to ongoing research into the cultural histories of popular dance practices.MARY RICHARDSON completed an ESRC-funded Ph.D. investigating the assessment of Citizenship Education in 2008. She is now a Senior Lecturer in Education at Froebel College, Roehampton University, UK and continues to develop research in the areas of both assessment and citizenship education.VICTORIA ROWE worked as a piano teacher for many years prior to completing her Ph.D. in 2008. She is currently a Teaching Associate at the University of Sheffield, UK and also works as a freelance researcher.

Table of Contents

About the AuthorsAcknowledgementsIntroductionPART I: THE ROAD TO COMPLETIONThe Shape of the Ph.D. ProjectManaging the Ph.DLooking Ahead to CompletionMaking a ContributionPART II: WRITING AND PUBLICATIONWhy Write?Writing for OthersWriting to PublishPART III: WRITING YOUR THESISThe Examiner and the Exam DocumentPlanning Your ChaptersWriting for the ExaminersThe Introduction and ConclusionBecome an Editor!Final StagesPART IV: TALKING AND PRESENTINGTalking about Your ResearchConferencesPresenting a Conference PaperPresenting a PosterPART V: THE ORAL EXAMINATION: THE VIVAThe Examiner and the Examiner's ReportPreparing for the VivaThe Viva PerformanceViva OutcomesPART VI: LIFE AFTER YOUR PH.DReferencesUseful Sources.

Review

'Excellent concept and rationale that fits perfectly with Planning your PhD.' - Jeanne Godfrey, University of Westminster, UK 'I think it will work well, for the reasons given in the proposal. It is aimed at the motivated, research-led student who needs a nudge in the right direction. This reader is likely to be able to recognise his/her need for the book.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK 'I would consider this as an essential text on reading lists, as there is nothing I have found out there which meets students' needs in such a friendly, concise manner.' - Ian Taylor, Senior Lecturer, University of Brighton, UK

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Excellent concept and rationale that fits perfectly with Planning your PhD.' - Jeanne Godfrey, University of Westminster, UK 'I think it will work well, for the reasons given in the proposal. It is aimed at the motivated, research-led student who needs a nudge in the right direction. This reader is likely to be able to recognise his/her need for the book.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK 'I would consider this as an essential text on reading lists, as there is nothing I have found out there which meets students' needs in such a friendly, concise manner.' - Ian Taylor, Senior Lecturer, University of Brighton, UK

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'Excellent concept and rationale that fits perfectly with Planning your PhD.' - Jeanne Godfrey, University of Westminster, UK 'I think it will work well, for the reasons given in the proposal. It is aimed at the motivated, research-led student who needs a nudge in the right direction. This reader is likely to be able to recognise his/her need for the book.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK 'I would consider this as an essential text on reading lists, as there is nothing I have found out there which meets students' needs in such a friendly, concise manner.' Ian Taylor, Senior Lecturer, University of Brighton, UK

Feature

Encourages students to find and value their own pathways and approaches to gaining a PhD Contains practical guidance on structuring a thesis, presenting it to others and getting published Features interactive 'workshop' exercises which have been tried and tested by PhD students from a wide range of disciplines

Description for Teachers/Educators

Completing Your PhD is an invaluable guide for any PhD student seeking to complete their thesis, encompassing developing an argument, time-management, editing, what examiners are looking for, talking about research, and the viva.

Description for Bookstore

Small, sharp and to the point, giving specific, invaluable guidance to key processes and key hurdles; based on direct, practical experiences of students and with lively illustrations throughout

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