You but with a doctorate: what advice would you give your future self about your PhD candidature?
Mar 27, 2016
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Tara, an experienced PhD holder, gives valuable advice to new PhD students. Topics include nurturing relationships with supervisors, skill development, updating CVs, teaching opportunities, overcoming challenges, and efficiently completing the doctorate with tips on publishing, goal-setting, time management, and choosing supervisors wisely.
Nurture a supportive supervisory relationship for a successful PhD journey.
Prioritize building and updating a robust bibliography for thesis evaluation.
Deep dives
Nurturing Supervisor Relationship
Develop a strong supervisory relationship as it is crucial during your doctoral journey. Regular meetings aid in progress and understanding each other's pressures, ensuring a fruitful outcome. Supervisors require care, respect, and clear communication, forming the foundation for a successful partnership.
Bibliography Importance
The bibliography plays a significant role in your thesis evaluation. Examiners prioritize this section, assessing the scholarly references cited. Start constructing and updating your bibliography early to reflect a thorough and extensive reading list, avoiding last-minute formatting issues.
Skill Building Opportunities
Seek professional development and additional skills actively to enhance your doctoral experience. Engage in training programs and seize opportunities for growth offered by the university. Stay informed about available skill-building initiatives and take advantage to enrich your doctoral journey.
Curate Digital Presence
Curate your online identity to present a professional and engaging profile to potential employers or collaborators. Utilize platforms like Twitter, academia.edu, and Facebook to showcase your research, connect with peers, and highlight your expertise. Start building a positive digital image early in your academic career for future opportunities.
Tara shares her short induction speech for PhD students right at the start of the candidature. What advice would your future self - the you that has completed a PhD - offer to you on the day of your induction?
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