Thoughts on PhD Training
In 2022, I started teaching a seminar for graduate students. As I shared my knowledge, I realized it could be helpful to others too. So, I decided to turn my lecture notes and thoughts into a monograph. This monograph is my own perspective – it’s what I think and believe. Some ideas might be really useful, others might be a bit old-fashioned.
This monography is like a conversation, sharing what I’ve learned through my own PhD journey and my role as a PhD advisor. It's not set in stone; it changes as we learn new things. It's a guide, meant to help you think and learn. Remember, learning is a journey, and this book is here to support you on your way.
Contents
Introduction
Thought#1: PhD Goals and Criteria
Thought#2: Planning and Self-Reflection
Thought#3: Student-Advisor Relationship
Thought#4: Conflict
Thought#5: General Research Process
Thought#6: Literature Search and Reading
Thought#7: Experimental or Theoretical Skills
Thought#8: Data Analysis and Interpretation
Thought#9: Manuscript Writing
Thought#10: Research Presentation
Thought#11: Research Ethic
Thought#12: Time Management
Thought#13: Metal Health
Thought#14: Collaboration and Networking
Thought#15: Research Habits
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