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Doctorate Education

Doctorate Education

Doctorate Education

A Practical Guide

  • By: Neeta Baporikar

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ISBN: 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.

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