What you'll learn
Discover how to develop a strong research project
Identify the right supervisors and university
Understand how to write a research proposal
Learn how to undertake a comprehensive literature review
Understand the processes and outcomes of the upgrade exam
Discover how to develop a research methodology
Learn how to write a PhD thesis from abstract to conclusion
Understand how to prepare for the viva and what questions to expect
Requirements
It is expected that the student has undertaken a degree prior to this course, but it is not essential.
Description
Stand out from the crowd by being part of the tiny 2% of the world's population who hold a doctorate degree!This course offers a complete guide to preparing for, undertaking and passing your PhD. It is designed specifically for students working in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, whether they have already started the PhD or are considering embarking on this exciting academic journey. In this course, we will go through all stages of the PhD from the university application to the viva exam, focusing in particular on:Developing a research projectChoosing the right supervisor(s) and universityWriting a research proposalUndertaking a literature reviewPlanning a research projectUndertaking the 'upgrade' examDesigning a research methodologyConducting independent researchWriting and editing a PhD thesisNailing the 'viva voce' examThe course contains 10 sections, each of which contain a mixture of lectures, quizzes and handouts designed to guide you through the PhD degree. It has been informed not only through research but also through personal experience: alongside conventional advice, I'll be sharing with you the many things I wish I'd known before/during my own PhD. Whether you're simply interested in finding out more about what a PhD involves or you're a current or prospective PhD student looking for guidance through the various (and sometimes confusing) stages of the doctoral degree, this is the right course for you!
Overview
Section 1: Course introduction
Lecture 1 Course introduction
Lecture 2 Why doing a PhD is an amazing thing!
Section 2: Developing a research project
Lecture 3 The 8 stages of a PhD research project
Lecture 4 What makes a great research project?
Lecture 5 Finding your research interests
Lecture 6 Originality: finding the 'gap' in literature
Lecture 7 Narrowing the scope of your project
Lecture 8 Finding research materials
Lecture 9 Developing your research questions
Lecture 10 Yes, your research project can change!
Section 3: Choosing supervisors and universities
Lecture 11 Choose the supervisor, not the university
Lecture 12 Finding the right supervisor
Lecture 13 Contacting potential supervisors: the dos and don'ts
Lecture 14 Is the university important?
Section 4: The research proposal
Lecture 15 What is a research proposal?
Lecture 16 What to include in your research proposal
Lecture 17 Building a proposal: from ideas to writing
Lecture 18 Tips for writing a research proposal
Section 5: First-year expectations and tasks
Lecture 19 Overview of first-year expectations
Lecture 20 Establishing a good relationship with your supervisor(s)
Lecture 21 Identifying study tools
Lecture 22 Undertaking and writing a comprehensive literature review
Lecture 23 Planning your research project
Lecture 24 Top tips for your first year
Section 6: The 'upgrade' process: from MPhil to PhD
Lecture 25 What is an upgrade?
Lecture 26 Materials to prepare
Lecture 27 How upgrades are assessed
Lecture 28 Outcomes from upgrade assessments
Lecture 29 Common upgrade questions and how to approach them
Section 7: Designing and undertaking research
Lecture 30 Introduction to designing and undertaking research
Lecture 31 Fitting the methods to the research
Lecture 32 Identifying appropriate source materials
Lecture 33 Designing data collection procedures
Lecture 34 Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Section 8: Writing and editing your thesis
Lecture 35 Wait, I have to write how much?!
Lecture 36 Writing an introductory chapter
Lecture 37 Writing content chapters
Lecture 38 Writing a concluding chapter
Lecture 39 Writing an abstract
Lecture 40 Proofreading and editing your thesis
Lecture 41 Writing and editing: the dos and don'ts
Section 9: The viva voce exam
Lecture 42 What is the viva voce exam?
Lecture 43 How to prepare for the viva
Lecture 44 Common viva questions and how to approach them
Lecture 45 Tips for surviving the viva
Section 10: PhD FAQ's and course conclusion
Lecture 46 FAQ's about doing a PhD
Lecture 47 Course conclusion
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