This valuable resource for graduate students in both the humanities and sciences, and at every stage of the Ph.D. process, gives step-by-step directions on applying to school and for financial aid. It then shows how to excel on qualifying exams, how to manage academic politics, and how to write and defend a top-notch thesis, discussing everything from how to deal with hostile professors to conquering writer's block and the fear of public speaking.
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This valuable resource for graduate students in both the humanities and sciences, and at every stage of the Ph.D. process, gives step-by-step directions on applying to school and for financial aid. It then shows how to excel on qualifying exams, how to manage academic politics, and how to write and defend a top-notch thesis, discussing everything from how to deal with hostile professors to conquering writer's block and the fear of public speaking.
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