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Embracing the Unknown
Experiences of Studying for a PhD in the Social Sciences1. First Edition
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43,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Policy Press |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 01.06.2025 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781447373902 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 224 |
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Beschreibungen
This book provides a real-world view of undertaking a PhD in the social sciences within environments that are underpinned by precarity, insecurity and competition. Demystifying the PhD journey with insightful guidance, it offers strategies to beat imposter syndrome, boost confidence and make connections and networks in higher education.
<p>Part 1: Pre-PhD</p>
<p> 1. Handling PhD Rejection but Remaining Persistent – Rio Waldock</p>
<p> 2. Conceptualising a PhD Topic – Mikhail Sulaiman Azad</p>
<p> 3. Hyper-competition in Securing a PhD Position – Reece Burns</p>
<p> 4. Moving Locations to Start the PhD – Manikandan Soundararajan</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Part 2: Starting/in the Process of the PhD</p>
<p> 5. Unforeseen Life Events During the PhD – Grace Gallacher</p>
<p> 6. Studying the PhD Part-time, and the Factors Surrounding Studying as a Mature Student – Sarah Jones</p>
<p> 7. Undertaking PhD Research Whilst Working Full Time – Rio Waldock</p>
<p> 8. Locating Gatekeepers/Participants in the Current Socio-economic Climate – Liam Miles</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Part 3: Towards the End of the PhD</p>
<p> 9. Balancing Family Life with the PhD – Sharda Murria</p>
<p> 10. The Value of Support Networks – Jen-nice Harris</p>
<p> 11. Impact of Mental Well-being During the PhD – Abigail Shaw</p>
<p> 12. Preparing for Life After the PhD – Soozi Baggs</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Part 4: Post PhD</p>
<p> 13. 10 Years Later: Imposter Syndrome Persists – Adam Lynes</p>
<p> 14. Reflections on Ethics in Social Sciences Research – Kavya Padmanabhan</p>
<p> 15. Preparing for the Viva – Nicholas Gibbs</p>
<p> 16. An Evidence-Based Account of Best Practice Towards Supervising PhD Students – Rowan Sweeney</p>
<p> 1. Handling PhD Rejection but Remaining Persistent – Rio Waldock</p>
<p> 2. Conceptualising a PhD Topic – Mikhail Sulaiman Azad</p>
<p> 3. Hyper-competition in Securing a PhD Position – Reece Burns</p>
<p> 4. Moving Locations to Start the PhD – Manikandan Soundararajan</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Part 2: Starting/in the Process of the PhD</p>
<p> 5. Unforeseen Life Events During the PhD – Grace Gallacher</p>
<p> 6. Studying the PhD Part-time, and the Factors Surrounding Studying as a Mature Student – Sarah Jones</p>
<p> 7. Undertaking PhD Research Whilst Working Full Time – Rio Waldock</p>
<p> 8. Locating Gatekeepers/Participants in the Current Socio-economic Climate – Liam Miles</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Part 3: Towards the End of the PhD</p>
<p> 9. Balancing Family Life with the PhD – Sharda Murria</p>
<p> 10. The Value of Support Networks – Jen-nice Harris</p>
<p> 11. Impact of Mental Well-being During the PhD – Abigail Shaw</p>
<p> 12. Preparing for Life After the PhD – Soozi Baggs</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Part 4: Post PhD</p>
<p> 13. 10 Years Later: Imposter Syndrome Persists – Adam Lynes</p>
<p> 14. Reflections on Ethics in Social Sciences Research – Kavya Padmanabhan</p>
<p> 15. Preparing for the Viva – Nicholas Gibbs</p>
<p> 16. An Evidence-Based Account of Best Practice Towards Supervising PhD Students – Rowan Sweeney</p>
<p>Sarah Jones is Visiting Lecturer and a PhD Researcher in social sciences at Birmingham City University. </p>
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<p> Mikhail Azad is PhD Researcher in social sciences at Birmingham City University. </p>
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<p> Liam Miles is PhD researcher in social sciences at Birmingham City University. </p>
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<p> Adam Lynes is Reader in social sciences at Birmingham City University.</p>
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<p> Mikhail Azad is PhD Researcher in social sciences at Birmingham City University. </p>
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<p> Liam Miles is PhD researcher in social sciences at Birmingham City University. </p>
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<p> Adam Lynes is Reader in social sciences at Birmingham City University.</p>
<p>•Brings together a diverse and inclusive group of early career authors, focusing on the highs and lows of academia’s front line. </p>
<p> •Related books are written by experts some years removed from their PhDs. This speaks to the issues faced by PhD students who are dealing with a cost of living crisis and the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. </p>
<p> •Provides a comprehensive account of what it means to undertake a PhD, with practical methods for overcoming challenges related to networking, collaboration, safeguarding mental health, securing funding, and addressing the imposter syndrome.</p>
<p> •Related books are written by experts some years removed from their PhDs. This speaks to the issues faced by PhD students who are dealing with a cost of living crisis and the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. </p>
<p> •Provides a comprehensive account of what it means to undertake a PhD, with practical methods for overcoming challenges related to networking, collaboration, safeguarding mental health, securing funding, and addressing the imposter syndrome.</p>
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