TY  - BOOK
AU  - Denicolo,Pam
AU  - Reeves,Julie
AU  - Duke,Dawn
TI  - Fulfilling the potential of your doctoral experience
T2  - Success in research
SN  - 9781473974791 :
AV  - LB2386 .D36 2018
PY  - 2018///]
CY  - London
PB  - Sage
KW  - Doctoral students
KW  - Research
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Universities and colleges
KW  - Graduate work
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Pt. I. Engaging with the process. What is the point of a doctorate in the 21st century? -- How can you make a good start? -- How can you develop your role as an evolving researcher? -- pt. II. Success is in the detail. What makes a good research story? -- What are the potential resources and opportunities and how can they best be utilised? -- How can relationships be developed to gain constructive feedback and support? -- How can you prepare for successful formal reviews during the doctorate? -- What are the criteria and how can you prepare to do well in the final assessment? -- pt. III. Progressing with confidence. What is impact and how can it enhance future opportunities? -- How can you make the most of your experience at a personal level? -- How can you make the most of your experience for your professional career? -- What are the key features for transitioning into a new role?
N2  - Do you want to thrive in your doctoral research? Do you want to do more than just survive? If so this is the book for you. Focused on empowering the doctoral researcher, it is packed with advice on how to make the best of opportunities and enjoy your research experience while dealing with challenges. Whether you need to find sources of constructive feedback, are facing an unexpected disturbance to your project, or have ambitions beyond your academic goals, this book provides practical, flexible tips for conducting effective research and engaging with the complex world of academia, including how to:Maintain momentum through each stage of the research process, Make the most of available resources, training, and support, Explore new technologies, networks, and dissemination strategies, Maximize the value of assessment, Use this project as a springboard into further research and career opportunities. Acknowledging that every doctoral experience is unique, this book goes beyond a script for success and instead offers a full studio of flexible, creative tools and adaptable action points that equip you to compose your own distinctive story of research success
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