Planning and Passing Your PhD Defence: A Global Toolbox for Success

This book is a toolbox for PhD students to plan and prepare for the PhD defense, with international examples, practical strategies, and tips from former PhD students and supervisors. It covers understanding your defense format, preparing for committee questions, preparing mentally and dealing with anxiety, and dealing with corrections, finalizing your graduation requirements, and marking the end of your PhD trajectory. It is essential reading for students across the world looking to defend their PhD thesis, and also for their supervisors and examiners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide is a vital toolbox for PhD students, irrespective of their scientific discipline or geographical location, in their journey towards successfully defending their thesis. The authors delve into the diverse range of defence formats employed internationally, highlighting the key differences and similarities between them. Through practical strategies, real-life examples, and insights from former PhD students and supervisors, this book unravels the principles and unwritten rules that govern the defence process. It addresses crucial aspects such as understanding the specific format of your defence, preparing for committee questions, managing anxiety, addressing corrections, finalizing graduation requirements, and marking the culmination of your PhD trajectory.

This book is an essential resource for students across the globe who are preparing to defend their PhD theses, as well as for their supervisors and examiners. It provides valuable support and practical advice to doctoral students and early-career researchers, addressing the topics that often go unnoticed but are crucial for their success in academia. The Insider Guides to Success in Academia series fills specific and significant gaps in current literature, offering insider perspectives on the implicit rules of the academic game. Each book addresses a practical topic that is vital to career progression, providing invaluable insights and guidance that are essential for doctoral students, early-career researchers, supervisors, mentors, and anyone involved in the academic realm.

In summary, this book serves as a indispensable tool for PhD students, offering comprehensive guidance and practical strategies to navigate the defence process and thrive in academia. Whether you are a novice or an experienced researcher, this book will empower you to excel in your academic journey and achieve your career goals.

Weight: 390g
ISBN-13: 9780367366667