Peggy Hawley
Auteur de Being Bright Is Not Enough: The Unwritten Rules of Doctoral Study
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- Œuvres
- 1
- Membres
- 32
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- 4.0
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- ISBN
- 6
From the beginning of the book to the end, Haley takes on the role of mentor/advisor, coaching students and potential students through the process of navigating turbulent academic waters. This is a good book to read before facing difficulty in one's doctoral program, as it provides advice on many of the necessary steps to building a firm foundation in one's department and field of study. Sadly, far too few students receive this sort of advice as they work through their programs, and such ignorance can only contribute to the nearly 50% drop-out rate of doctoral students. I would go so far as to say that this should be required reading for anyone contemplating a PhD in the humanities or social sciences, as the advice and information that Hawley provides are not only accurate and relevant, but possibly degree-saving.… (plus d'informations)