PhD: An uncommon guide to research, writing & PhD life

If the aim of a PhD is to develop the skills of a professional academic researcher, how should you go about it? Using the principles of skill development as a foundation, this book provides a unique approach to the most common challenges of PhD research, including:

- Getting to know the literature in your field
- Developing your research ideas
- Becoming a better academic writer
- Coping with the stress and unpredictability of research
- Publications and presentations
- Writing, submitting and defending your thesis