Getting a phd

Getting a PhD: An action plan to help mange your research, your supervisor and your project, is a new publication by John Finn aimed not only to support you as the student but also a novice supervisor. Helpful advice is given from what is a PhD, the paths undertaken to be successful and the pitfalls along the way. It is quite an honest text about what is and what is not a PhD, aimed at helping you the student to be successful. Clearly discussed are the doctoral requirements for independence, contribution to knowledge, originality and suitability for publication.