PhD: The Pursuit of Excellence

PhD: The Pursuit of Excellence is an updated edition of So You Want to Get a PhD. This book aims to assist a final year Master’s student or graduate in making an informed decision on whether or not to pursue a PhD. It provides the reader with an understanding of what a PhD actually is and what it can do for the holder. The book explains the structure of the thesis, the process of gathering information and writing. It includes a new chapter on Research Methodology as well as the author’s new experiences and knowledge gained during his five-year tenure as PhD supervisor and one-year tenure as Chairman of the PhD Committee. There is also a chapter on the seven strategies of excellence practised by successful PhD students. This book is intended for anyone who is contemplating on, or already enrolled in a PhD programme. It gives the graduate student an idea of what a PhD is all about and what is required in order to obtain it. That means that any decision made by the reader regarding whether or not to do a PhD, would be a wise one. For PhD students, this book provides invaluable strategies for success. Included is also a chapter on research methodology and success strategies of PhD students.