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The Unwritten Rules of PHD Research

Description:

Returning in its 3rd edition, this bestselling book on the process of PhD research provides friendly, engaging, and realistic advice on how to complete your doctorate.

Updated throughout, the book will guide you through the basics as well as covering aspects that other books don't usually mention, including:

- What a PhD is really about and how to do one well
- How to decipher what your supervisor actually means by terms like 'good referencing' and 'clean research question'
- How to design, report and defend your research

The authors offer an accessible, down-to-earth, and insightful account of the whole PhD process. Their advice addresses how to avoid some of the pitfalls en route to a successful submission.

Key features:

- Thinking about your career from the outset of your PhD (rather than at the end)
- Tips for "sniffing" a paper to make your reading quicker and more efficient
- Understanding cultural differences in research
- Networking for research success
- Sensible guidelines for using social media in your research
- Guidance on project management - especially important for part-time students

The Unwritten Rules of PhD Research is essential reading for anyone considering a PhD, embarking on one, or stuck in the middle and unsure where to turn. It will tell you things many students wish someone had told them before they started.


"The course of a PhD never did 'run smooth'. This new edition of unwritten rules covers everything the doctoral student needs to know for a smoother passage with informal yet scholarly advice, ranging from improving the writing process, creating networks, completing the thesis, and even what to wear for the viva - a complete guide to the tacit guidelines sometimes left unsaid."
Professor Jerry Wellington, University of Sheffield, UK


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Gordon Rugg is a former timberyard worker and field archaeologist who is now a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Keele University, where he is head of the Knowledge Modelling Group. He is also a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the Open University.

Reviews:

Very helpful cup of coffee

B. · December 26, 2020

Very useful and interesting to read even (or maybe especially) before applying for a PhD program. Everything is described nicely, reassuring students in their interest and capability to start the PhD journey.

General review

I. · May 7, 2025

I like this book. The product is in good condition.

Invaluable for starting out on a PhD

L.C. · June 18, 2021

This is hands down the most useful book I've read so far in my initial PhD journey. It's practical, helpful and well written, and answers many of the questions I didn't even know I had. If you are trying to orient yourself on the road to a PhD, this is a very good place to start.

Excellent insight

T. · February 5, 2021

Having just started a PhD, I had many unanswered questions. This certainly answered them and explained the process further down the line.

Happy

K.C. · April 22, 2020

Excellent so far. Highly recommend if starting out or in your first year or so for your PhD

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Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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Description:

Returning in its 3rd edition, this bestselling book on the process of PhD research provides friendly, engaging, and realistic advice on how to complete your doctorate.

Updated throughout, the book will guide you through the basics as well as covering aspects that other books don't usually mention, including:

- What a PhD is really about and how to do one well
- How to decipher what your supervisor actually means by terms like 'good referencing' and 'clean research question'
- How to design, report and defend your research

The authors offer an accessible, down-to-earth, and insightful account of the whole PhD process. Their advice addresses how to avoid some of the pitfalls en route to a successful submission.

Key features:

- Thinking about your career from the outset of your PhD (rather than at the end)
- Tips for "sniffing" a paper to make your reading quicker and more efficient
- Understanding cultural differences in research
- Networking for research success
- Sensible guidelines for using social media in your research
- Guidance on project management - especially important for part-time students

The Unwritten Rules of PhD Research is essential reading for anyone considering a PhD, embarking on one, or stuck in the middle and unsure where to turn. It will tell you things many students wish someone had told them before they started.


"The course of a PhD never did 'run smooth'. This new edition of unwritten rules covers everything the doctoral student needs to know for a smoother passage with informal yet scholarly advice, ranging from improving the writing process, creating networks, completing the thesis, and even what to wear for the viva - a complete guide to the tacit guidelines sometimes left unsaid."
Professor Jerry Wellington, University of Sheffield, UK


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Gordon Rugg is a former timberyard worker and field archaeologist who is now a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Keele University, where he is head of the Knowledge Modelling Group. He is also a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the Open University.

Reviews:

Very helpful cup of coffee

B. · December 26, 2020

Very useful and interesting to read even (or maybe especially) before applying for a PhD program. Everything is described nicely, reassuring students in their interest and capability to start the PhD journey.

General review

I. · May 7, 2025

I like this book. The product is in good condition.

Invaluable for starting out on a PhD

L.C. · June 18, 2021

This is hands down the most useful book I've read so far in my initial PhD journey. It's practical, helpful and well written, and answers many of the questions I didn't even know I had. If you are trying to orient yourself on the road to a PhD, this is a very good place to start.

Excellent insight

T. · February 5, 2021

Having just started a PhD, I had many unanswered questions. This certainly answered them and explained the process further down the line.

Happy

K.C. · April 22, 2020

Excellent so far. Highly recommend if starting out or in your first year or so for your PhD

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