| Product Summary |
 |
|
|
"The Ph.D. Process : A Student's Guide to Graduate School in the Sciences," by Dale F. Bloom, Jonathan D. Karp, and Nicholas Cohen
|
|
| Guide Rating - |
 |
|
| Pros |
Guide to the nuts and bolts of graduate school.
Discusses the personal and political aspects of grad school (e.g., etiquette, networking, and stress)
Concise and a quick read
|
|
| Cons |
Oriented towards biology students
|
|
|
The Bottom Line -
An accurate portrayal of graduate school in the sciences, particularly biology. A quick read that's packed with useful information to help students through the academic and social aspects of graduate school.
|
|
|
| Product Description |
|
| • |
Published by Oxford University Press
|
| • |
ISBN: 0195118898 hardcover, 272 pages (1999)
|
| • |
ISBN: 0195119002 paperback, 272 pages (1999)
|
|
|
|
| Guide Review |
|
|
If you're looking for detailed advice about the graduate school years, "The Ph.D. Process : A Student's Guide to Graduate School in the Sciences" is for you. Although most appropriate for students in the sciences, particularly biology, this volume offers advice that cuts across disciplines too. The personal stories bring the trials and tribulations of grad school to life. Chapters cover essential topics such as deciding whether graduate school is for you, choosing a mentor and project, the stages of grad school, tactics for success, networking, choosing a dissertation committee, writing and defending the dissertation, dealing with stress, life as a grad student, scientific writing, and more. | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
