The Postgraduate′s Companion

Herausgeber: Hall, Gerard; Longman, Jo

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

'At last virtually everything that a postgraduate research degree student should need to know in a single volume.' Ian Haines, member of the Executive Committee of the UK Council for Graduate Education, and former Director of the Graduate School, London Metropolitan University The Postgraduate's Companion is the most comprehensive, practical and accessible source of support and guidance for anyone contemplating starting, or already undertaking, their research degree. Hall and Longman's invaluable book is an essential reference resource for anyone doing postgraduate research or thinking of doing it. Leading experts in their fields address the fundamental questions of what a research degree involves; how to choose the best institution; secure an offer; and fund your research degree. For students who are currently working towards a research degree the book deals with the process thoroughly, including coverage of: - getting the most from the supervisory relationship; - planning and writing the thesis; - navigating and succeeding in research training; - learning to teach in HE and balancing teaching and research; - beating the blues and learning how to complete in good time; - and succeeding in the viva voce examination. The final section of the book covers what to do with a research degree once you have one. This includes identifying your skills; staying in academia; research outside academia; leaving research and academia; and starting your own business. The Postgraduate's Companion is a uniquely comprehensive guide for research students and supervisors. It covers all of the processes involved in doing a research degree - from setting out, to life beyond the research degree - providing an invaluable guide for all research students.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kasturi Vijayam
• Seitenzahl: 520
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 175mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 1043g
• ISBN-13: 9781412930253
• ISBN-10: 1412930251
• Artikelnr.: 24663615

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction and How to Use this Book - Dr Ged Hall and Dr Jo Longman
What is a Postgraduate Research Degree? - Professor Stuart Powell and
Professor Howard Green (Postgraduate Directions)
Section I: Considering Becoming a Postgraduate Research Student in the UK
and Securing an Offer
Why Do a Postgraduate Research Degree? - Simon P Felton
How Much will it cost? - Dr Ged Hall and Dr Jo Longman
Where can I get Funding? - Professor Mary Bownes and Robert Lawrie
Sources of Information About Where to Do a Postgraduate Research Degree and
How to Choose the Best Institution
Writing a Research Proposal, Securing an Offer and Applying for Funding -
Professor Sharon Monteith and Helen Foster
Section II: Getting Your Research Degree
The Supervision Process and the Nature of the Research Degree - Dr Lucinda
Becker and Professor Pam Denicolo
Managing the research process and the supervisory relationship - Dr Lucinda
Becker and Professor Pam Denicolo
Searching and Reviewing the Literature and Information Skills - Dr Chris
Hart
Research Ethics - Dr John R Gibbins
Getting Started with Writing - Dr Rowena Murray
Plagiarism, Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright - Jude Carroll,
Chris Luton and Laurence Bebbington
Transferable Skills Training and Assessing Your Training Needs - Ellen
Pearce
Presentation Skills - Dr Helen Lawrence
Academic Conference - Dr Martyn Kingsbury and Dr Roberto Di Napoli
Teaching as Part of Your Professional Development - Dr Kate Exley
Beating the Research Blues - Dr Steve Hutchinson
Writing Your Thesis - Dr Joanna Channell
Submission and Completion - Dr Fiona Denny
The Viva - Dr Penny Tinkler and Dr Carolyn Jackson
Section III: Moving on from Your Research Degree
What Can Research Students do? - Dr Sara Shinton
Identifying and valuing your transferable skills - Clare Jones
Staying in academia - Professor Wyn Grant
Research Outside Academia - Dr Seema Sharma
Leaving academia and research - Sarah Musson
Entrepreneurship - Dr Richard Lilley