TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hewson,Sinéad
TI  - The mature student's guide to completing a doctorate
T2  - Routledge study skills
SN  - 9781003413691
U1  - 378.1/9824 23/eng/20240123
PY  - 2024///
CY  - New York
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Adult college students
KW  - Services for
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Doctoral students
KW  - Universities and colleges
KW  - Graduate work
KW  - Interdisciplinary approach in education
KW  - EDUCATION / Higher
KW  - EDUCATION / Study Skills
N1  - PART 1. Motivation. Focus on the why -- PART 2. Organisation. Well begun is half done -- PART 3. Progress. Finished is better than perfect -- PART 4. Wellbeing. Focus on self
N2  - "Carefully structured to make it accessible and easy to follow, this thought-provoking book encourages the reader to facilitate a dialogue across disciplines so that unconventional students are acknowledged and can discover a successful path towards admission and PhD completion. Based on real experiences of navigating the doctoral system, the guide includes insights from doctorates, candidates, supervisors and examiners, who share their stories, insights and advice. It covers key topics such as: - Developing a research topic, conducting research and research integrity - Effectiveness, productivity and progress - Exploring key concepts and techniques through reading, writing and networking - Self-care and motivation - Finding your academic voice This guide is a must-read for advanced academic researchers, advanced post-graduate students and experienced professionals with vocational backgrounds who are seeking recognition for their knowledge and alternative pathways to contribute to the sector"--
UR  - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003413691
ER  -