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(More customer reviews)This book changed my life.
As a doctoral student that had "hit the wall", I had lost my motivation, and the dissertation lay lifeless. I was rapidly approaching the dreaded ABD status. A random night wandering Barnes and Noble turned up this wonderful book. As I write this review, I am in a coffee shop finishing my dissertation for proposal submittal. Jason's "been there, done that" approach is not condescending or filled with technical jargon, which is a common occurrence in academia. His comparison of the mindset between an undergrad student and a doctoral student completely changed my viewpoint to this program. In a short span of 15 minutes, I had changed my perception of my dissertation from a 5 year burden around my neck to an important piece of scholarly work that could benefit teachers, educators, and adminstrators nationwide.
I have recommended this book to every student in my program, my instructor, my mentor, and several other students at other graduate schools. If you are struggling with a doctoral program, I would recommend getting this before you even begin your program. Jason has captured the struggles, the experience, and the necessary preparation for being successful in this difficult endeavor.
As for the person that gave it a one star review, it sounds like you have not read the book, but rather just wish to complain. Unfortunately, you are alone in your opinion. Sorry to crush your thoughts but your arguments are illogical and unsound.
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The decisions you make before and during your doctoral work can mean the difference between having a PhD in four years or eight. How to Survive Your PhD offers practical and specific advice for each step in the doctoral process, no matter the individual's field of study. With insider tips and tricks to help avoid mistakes, take advantage of opportunities, and tackle the toughest issues, including:
Choosing your school and advisor
Studying for the qualifying exams
Writing and presenting your dissertation
And so much more
A fresh new guide to tackling the PhD for the 200,000 U.S. PhD students
A fresh new title with a compelling voice, for a category with a 12-year-old leader
There are 200,000 PhD students in the U.S., a number that increases 7-12 percent in a recession
The book's advice is an easy step-by-step breakdown of the process no matter what you're studying
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