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Writing Your Doctoral Dissertation
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 46.95Increasing numbers of adults are enroling in doctoral programmes, but their earlier college lives often do not prepare them for the rules of the academic game. Many have no idea what a dissertation looks like, how it gets that way, or what options are available to them. This book is a practical guide for students who need help in progressing from the... more...
Moving On in Your Career
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 68.95In today's highly competitive job market a higher degree will not necessarily lead to a career in higher education. Researchers need to know how to enhance their career prospects and how to look further into the wide range of career options open to them elsewhere. Moving On in Your Career shows researchers what is required to make a continuing career... more...
Successful Research Careers
McGraw-Hill Education 2007; US$ 63.95It is not hard to be a research active academic, or to build a research group, or to create a research culture. Here are sensible strategies available to everyone, and that empower everyone in higher education. Seizing the opportunities, refusing to be a victim, and ¿ most importantly ¿ learning how the system works, are among the strategies available... more...
The Doctoral Examination Process
McGraw-Hill Education 2004; US$ 47.95Details what is the PhD viva for and how can students prepare for it. This work shows what supervisors can consider when selecting PhD examiners. It demonstrates how examiners can assess a PhD thesis and conduct the viva. more...
From Postgraduate to Social Scientist
SAGE Publications 2006; US$ 58.00From Postgraduate to Social Scientist is essential reading for any postgraduate or new researcher who is interested in a career in the social sciences. The book describes the skills needed for success in moving from being a student to becoming an academic or professional social scientist. Written by experts in the field, Gilbert et al., this book... more...
Postgraduate Study in the UK
SAGE Publications 2006; US$ 53.00This book provides essential guidance for all students who are thinking of studying for a postgraduate qualification in Britain. Alongside detailed information about the British university system (from the application process to the viva) Nicholas and Rosalind Foskett provide readers with an introduction to other essential pastoral and practical aspects... more...
The Essential Guide to Postgraduate Study
SAGE Publications 2005; US$ 51.00For anyone embarking on postgraduate study, this is an indispensable guide. Packed with hands-on advice and examples from students themselves, David Wilkinson provides: - Up-to-date information on developments in postgraduate study; - Guidance on where and how to apply; - Advice on constructing effective research proposals, with examples of successful... more...
Doing Postgraduate Research
SAGE Publications 2006; US$ 56.00The prospect of undertaking postgraduate research can seem daunting. This thoroughly revised Second Edition of Doing Postgraduate Research shows students how to undertake their research in a manner that is better, quicker, and hassle-free as possible. The text offers an authoritative and comprehensive guide to better research practice and is fully... more...
Peer-Led Team Learning
Springer 2008; US$ 84.99This book is a real-world study of Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL), a method in which undergraduates work together, under the guidance of a peer leader, in course-connected workshops. PLTL is intended to complement lecture. The text explains how the method evolved into a teaching/learning model. The evaluation uncovered six critical components for successful... more...
Getting Your PhD
SAGE Publications 2007; US$ 55.00` Getting your PhD will no doubt establish itself as a firm favourite' - ESCalate `Packed with practical advice on all aspects of the PhD process, new and continuing research students should find this book of great help' - Professor Malcolm Tight, Lancaster University, UK How to get your Ph.D is an original study guide aimed at... more...









