This highly practical guide provides information that will help research students avoid needless mistakes. It informs and advises you about many of the important facets of postgraduate research, including:what it means to conduct research at doctoral levelthe requirements for independence, contribution to knowledge, originality and suitability for publicationplanning a research project over a period of timeresponsible research practicecriteria used in the examination of a PhD.Getting a PhD is an essential handbook for PhD students and provides plenty of useful advice for Masters students or undergraduates conducting a research project. Read more ASIN B0BCHG4N6M XRay Not Enabled ISBN13 978-1134284160 Edition 1st Language English File size 3.2 MB Page Flip Enabled Publisher Routledge Word Wise Enabled Print length 203 pages Accessibility Learn more Publication date May 11, 2005 Enhanced typesetting Enabled