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by Patrick Dunleavy (Author) "The authoring process involves all the component parts of producing a finished piece of text, that is: envisaging what to write, planning it in outline,..." (more)
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"Authoring a PhD Thesis" involves the development of creative ideas, working out how to organize them, writing up from your plans, upgrading your text, and finishing it speedily and to a good standard. It also includes being examined and getting your work published. This title provides a huge range of ideas and suggestions to help you cope with both the intellectual issues involved and the practical difficulties of organizing your work effectively. It is a useful and time-saving aid for doctoral students and their supervisors, and should also interest anyone writing creative non-fiction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, full of good tips - and witty too, 29 Nov 2003
By Susan J. Sparks (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book because I'm thinking about doing a PhD part time and wanted to get a better idea of what it would entail and how to get started. I found it very easy to read and, most surprisingly, funny. I have to write long research reports for non-academic audiences and the book is full of excellent advice about structure and signposting which applies equally to this type of non-fiction writing as well. It is particularly good at suggesting how to help your readers to navigate your text rather than expecting them to go out of their way to understand your work.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A practical and high value-added guide, 10 Mar 2005
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I strongly recommend this book to other Ph.D. students. It is practical and contains useful and very specific advice. The author stays clear of general and obvious comments of the type 'communication with your supervisor is important'.
A particular focus of the book is on the structure of the thesis and the organization of chapters. There are tips on clear writing (but this is not a style-book). Further, the book contains: how to draft and remodel text; how figures of different types ought to be integrated; tips on finishing the thesis (first and laster chapters, abstract); and getting published.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, succinct, practical, 12 Oct 2004
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In the midst of an unstructured mass of data and ideas, this book helped me to construct a semi-workable framework for writing up my PhD thesis. Dunleavy is concise with languge and examples and unlike many 'how-to' dissertation writing books, does not clutter his book with useless anecdotes. His chapters on structuring and maintaining a coherent argument across a 80,000 - 100,000 word doctoral dissertation are a lifesaver to any social science/humanities student. Dunleavy gives practical advice on everything, including structuring your thesis, how to start and end chapters and sections of chapters, and gives practical tips on tricky language use. This book is one you will keep even after you finished your thesis as it contains helpful chapters on how to turn your thesis into papers and books, giving you an incentive to get out there and complete the degree ! Definitely a winner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Getting started with you PhD
This book really helps you process your thoughts and plan how to start, research and write up your PhD.
Published 5 days ago by T. Christou

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all writers
This book is fantastic. It has a step by step guide on how to write your PhD. Sadly I didn't realise how useful it is until I have reached a stage where I have to put my thesis... Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Shami

1.0 out of 5 stars You will need a PhD to read this
If you're looking for an easy to read guide to authoring a PhD, this book is not for you. The author seems more interested in using fancy and complicated sentences than actually... Read more
Published 17 months ago by peterlyons

2.0 out of 5 stars A good book, but don't rely upon it as your sole guide
This book is written by a political scientist and I think this shows through quite clearly in the focus and content of the book. Read more
Published 21 months ago by C. Bragg

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and not limited for use by PhD Students. It can help us all...
I found this book to provide fundamental guidance to anybody looking for assistance to carry out a constructive research on any subject, be it management, science, technology or... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2007 by Chandan Chowdhury

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have!
The book is written in a pleasant style. The author supervised more than 30 doctoral students at the University of London. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2006 by Mr. A. Alfadhl

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, inspirational guide for all academic writers
I am a new University of South Africa (Unisa) PhD student still at the stage of refining a suitable research area and title. Read more
Published on 20 May 2004 by Gerhard Hope

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