Supervising Doctoral Candidates

Supervising Doctoral Candidates is a book that provides support for new and young academics who are expected to support doctoral candidates with little or no prior training. It covers the students journey from selecting an appropriate topic of study to publications and the final defence of the thesis, and addresses the needs of doctoral candidates, developing relationships with other supervisors, and working with non-academic members of the supervising team.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2024
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Early career faculty colleagues may have recently completed their doctoral studies, and their knowledge of supervising doctoral candidates may be limited. Supervising Doctoral Candidates is a valuable resource for new and young academics who are expected to support doctoral candidates with limited or no prior training. The book draws on the extensive experience of international authors, providing encouragement and gentle advice on the role of the supervisor and the relationships with the student and co-supervisors throughout the doctoral study.

The book follows the student's journey, from selecting an appropriate topic of study to developing research skills and beginning writing, to publications and the final defense of the thesis. It addresses the needs of doctoral candidates, develops relationships with other supervisors, and how to work with non-academic members of the supervising team. Different types of students, including those with disabilities and those who join from abroad, are considered.

Supervising Doctoral Candidates offers practical and useful mentorship advice grounded in lived experience, assisting early-career academics in navigating the challenges of supervision. The book is a valuable tool for anyone involved in doctoral education and supervision.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837970513