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| Description |
"This publication represents a thorough updating of an earlier book that was, in its own right, very useful. The second edition...is a significant improvement on its predecessor and I cannot recommend it highly enough for novice or experienced doctoral supervisors." Journal of Adult and Continuing Education
Grounded in research, this book is invaluable to academics in all disciplines. At a time when there is increasing pressure to ensure 'quality' provision, to improve the doctoral completion rate, and to turn out employable graduates, the need for a practical guide is obvious. An essential item for every academic's bookshelf. |
| Author Biography |
Paul Atkinson is Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology at Cardiff University and Director of CESAGen.
Odette Parry is Professor for Social Welfare and Community Justice at the University of Wales, North east Wales Institute, where she heads the Social Inclusion Research Unit.
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| Table of Contents |
Preface and acknowledgements 1 A Most Persuasive Piece of Argument: Introduction 2 Caught and Held by a Cobweb: Getting the Student Started 3 The Balance between Tradition and Progress: Designing and Planning a Project 4 Old Manuscripts: The Literature Review 5 Heavy and Thankless Task: Overseeing the Data Collection 6 Disagreeableness and Danger: Keeping up Student Motivation 7 Contorted Corkscrew: The Getting and Giving of Judgement 8 An Emotional Excitement: Writing up the Thesis 9 A Lack of Genuine Interest: Choosing the Right External and Preparing the Student for the Examination 10 The Brave Pretence at Confidence: Launching Students' Careers 11 A Rather Unpromising Consignment: Selecting Successful Students and Building a Research Culture 12 The Very Loftiest Motives: Institutional Frameworks and Audit Cultures Further Reading References Index |
