Literature for conducting PhD studies

Success with the PhD study

• Cryer, P. 2006: The research student’s guide to success. Open University Press.
• Finn, J. 2005: Getting a PhD: An action plan to help you manage your research, your supervisor and your project. Routledge.
• Gosling, P.A., Noordam, B.D. 2006. Mastering your PhD: Survival and success in the doctoral years and beyond. Springer.
• Phillips, E., Pugh, D.S. 2005. How to get a PhD. 4th ed. Open University Press.
• Rugg, G., Petre, M. 2004. The unwritten rules of PhD research. Open University Press.
• Russ, L. 2008. Dr Dr I feel like  . . . doing a PhD. Continuum International Publishing.

Mastering the thesis

• Brewer, R., Elliott, R., Lawler, G. 2007. Your PhD thesis: How to plan, draft, revise and edit your thesis. Studymates Ltd.
• Dunleavy, P. 2003. Authoring a PhD: How to Plan, draft, write & finish a doctoral thesis or dissertation. Palgrave.

Career Development

• Dee, P. 2006. Building a successful career in scientific research. A guide for PhD students and Postdocs. Cambridge University Press.