Doctorate Education
Doctorate Education
A Practical Guide
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Go to cartISBN: 9788130912660
Bind: Paperback
Year: 2010
Pages: 392
Size: 140 x 216 mm
Publisher: Viva Books Originals
Sales Territory: Worldwide
Description:
Doing a Ph.D. implies a double quest. On the one hand, it is an academic exercise with theories and data in search of descriptions or explanations. On the other, it is a search for a personal path within the academic community. It requires a combination of academic skills, intuition, hard effort and confidence. Written in an informal style, this book helps candidates to understand the fundamentals and challenges in pursuing a research degree, and to adapt to the entrepreneurial learning practices in a research career. This book would provide practical guidelines on how to go about, not only doing research and completing doctorate, but also enjoying it throughout the journey. It can be used by all those who are thinking of research and those who are in the process of doing their doctorate, whatever the stage they are in.
Key topics include:
Ph.D. • what, why and how? • The ABC of a Ph.D. • in science and humanities • Research strategies • Research life • Relationship with the guide • Writing the thesis • Time management • Writing tips • How to transform your thesis into a book
Target Audience:
All PG and M. Phil students and those doing PhD.
Contents:
Preface • Introduction • Why Pursue a Higher Degree • Ph.D. • The Ph.D. Experience • Research Promoting Strategies • Research Life • Guide Relationship • Registration for Ph.D. • Time Management • Thesis Management • Surviving Examination • Afterwards • You and Your Research • Annexure I : How to Begin Research Planning • Annexure II : Reading for Ph.D. • Annexure III : Writing Tips for Ph.D. Students • Annexure IV : Tips for Empirical Work • Annexure V : Ph.D.s • What They Don?t Tell You • Annexure VI : The Ph.D. Game • Annexure VII : ABCs of a Humanities or Social • Science Ph.D. • Annexure VIII : The ABCs of a Science Ph.D. • Annexure IX : Tips for Ph.D. and Post-Docs for • Great Careers • Annexure X : Transforming Thesis into Book • Appendix I : Grammar Tips • Appendix II : Activities • References
About the Author:
Neeta Baporikar is a Professor in the area of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship. She holds a Doctorate in Management from the University of Pune, a Master's degree in Business Administration, and a Law (Hons.) degree. She has more than two and a half decades of experience in the industry, training, research and academics. She is also an accredited management teacher, qualified trainer, Ph.D. guide, faculty of Management at the University of Pune, and board member of academics and selection committee in accredited B-schools. Dr Baporikar is currently on an international academic assignment in which her responsibilities include course coordination, teaching, research and supervising graduate student development and research.
