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Bruce, Christine; Stoodley, Ian; Pham, Binh – Studies in Higher Education, 2009
As part of their journey of learning to research, doctoral candidates need to become members of their research community. In part, this involves coming to be aware of their field in ways that are shared amongst longer-term members of the research community. One aspect of candidates' experience we need to understand, therefore, involves how they…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Researchers, Doctoral Programs, Student Experience
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Robins, Lisa; Kanowski, Peter – Journal of Research Practice, 2008
This article presents the first author's experiences as an Australian doctoral student undertaking a PhD by publication in the arena of the social sciences. She published nine articles in refereed journals and a peer-reviewed book chapter during the course of her PhD. We situate this experience in the context of current discussion about doctoral…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Graduate Students, Doctoral Programs, Academic Discourse
Leonard, Diana – 2001
This guide is designed to help women undertake and enjoy working for a doctorate as they recognize the rules of the academic game. The situation in the United Kingdom is compared with that of North America and Australia, and the pros and cons of acquiring a Ph.D. and the new professional doctorates are discussed. The chapters are: (1)…
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Females, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues