Kumar 
Research Methods for Successful PhD [PDF ebook] 

A Ph D is the start of a research career, and these students are the backbone of universities and research institutions. It is the opportunity for youthful energy and creativity to make a global impact and train future researchers to make a difference. However, the candidature can also be a period of confusion and regret due to lack of structure and understanding. Research Methods for Successful Ph D is written to help Ph D students and other young researchers navigate through this phase to give them a direction and purpose. It is a candid conversation developed from the experience of supervising 30 research students and publishing 400 papers over 20 years. The book recognizes that every student is different and has unique circumstances. It teases out the fundamental questions that we forget to ask, the method of relating to the supervisor, discusses methods to improve communication skills and explains how to get the work published.