James Hayton 
PhD [EPUB ebook] 
An uncommon guide to research, writing & PhD life

If the aim of a Ph D is to develop the skills of a professional academic researcher, how should you go about it? Using the principles of skill development as a foundation, this book provides a unique approach to the most common challenges of Ph D research, including: — Getting to know the literature in your field — Developing your research ideas — Becoming a better academic writer — Coping with the stress and unpredictability of research — Publications and presentations — Writing, submitting and defending your thesis