About the author:
With a Masters in Education, having been a former teacher, and now as a stay-at-home mother of three boys, my kids were supposed to be perfect, right? Instead, I was the one who had the seven-year old who came home from school whining, "Not another girl story! ARRrrgh!! Where's the action-adventure? And, who cares about girly feelings anyhow?!!!???" Kids aren't supposed to hate reading, but, yes, this kid was mine, and he detested books. Go fish.
So, this is for all the boys who hate reading and who detest feeling tender 'girly' emotions. I hoped you enjoyed it. Maybe one day you'll find reading isn't so bad after all…
Are you stuck in your PhD? Is progress imperceptible to the naked eye? You're feeling overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done and there's no clear path. The more you worry, the less work you get done; the less work that gets done, the more you worry: it's a vicious cycle. With the help of this practical book, you'll take a new approach to your thesis.
I've coached thousands of PhD students through to the finish line. I also managed to complete my own PhD when it seemed vanishingly unlikely. Some people breeze through their PhD, knowing exactly what they're doing and never giving their supervisor a moment's worry. That probably isn't you. For most of us it's tough – that's why relatively few people get to call themselves Doctor. It's hard, but not impossible. I want to help make it possible for you.
I'll help you understand why you're stuck and what you can do about it. By the end of the book, you'll have the clarity and confidence you need to finish your PhD. Together we'll create an action plan that's right for you. Each chapter includes activities and downloadable resources.
You won't find anything about theory, methodologies, or epistemologies here. There are plenty of other books on how to write a PhD – this book is on how to finish it. Take a look at the outline below to see what we'll cover.
1. What's the Purpose of PhD?
Why are you doing a PhD? (I'll help you remember) What on earth is a thesis, anyway? How can you set some limits and avoid doing too much?2. Getting Ready to Do Things Differently
Forgetting the past and focusing on the future Adopting a growth mindset Overcoming imposter syndrome and defeating your inner critic3. Making a Plan
You're the project manager! Who's on your team? What needs to happen and when? Anticipating problems and solving them in advance Breaking everything down into more manageable chunks4. Working with Your Supervisor
What type of supervision do you need? Managing the supervisory relationship Resolving conflict Agreeing plans with your supervisor Soliciting effective feedback5. Managing Competing Priorities
Understanding your circle of control Managing your time effectively Saying no Choosing the best time to write Looking after your health6. Becoming a More Productive Writer
Protecting your writing time Finding the right place to work Improving focus and eliminating distractions Making writing easier for yourself Defeating procrastination7. Building Routines and Keeping Going
Meeting your monkey sidekick Creating startup and shutdown routines Developing good habits Measuring progress Avoiding perfectionism8. Getting Ready for Submission
Thinking about your examiners Breaking down the editing process How much time do you need for editing? Knowing when to stop Your submission checklist
Título : How to Finish Your PhD
EAN : 9781838242916
Editorial : Catherine Pope Limited
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