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Category: Before You Start

link to Example Goals and Sub Goals For a PhD

Example Goals and Sub Goals For a PhD

If you're struggling to come up with some aims and goals for your PhD, I've put together my major goals to help you set yours.

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Why a PhD Might Be a Bad Idea: 13 Reasons Not To Do a Research Degree

In this post I cover 13 reasons not to do a PhD. Whilst on their own they may not be enough, if you have more than a few, make sure you're doing the right thing.

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Should I Do A PhD? 10 Great Reasons You Should

If you're considering doing a PhD, you may be wondering whether you are making the right choice. A PhD is hard, so starting with the right reasons will definitely help you in the longer run. Here,...

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What percentage of PhD students don’t finish?

Find out how many students fail a PhD and some of the reasons why.

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Can I Get Into a PhD Without an MSc (Masters)?

If you're thinking about doing a PhD, you may be wondering whether the skills and qualifications you have will be enough. At the very least you will need a relevant undergraduate degree, or if you're...

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Are PhDs Hard?

If you're thinking about doing a PhD or know of someone who's doing one, you might be wondering whether people are making out that it's harder than it is. With it being one of the highest educational...

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Hey! I'm Annette and I'm a mum of one and a postgraduate researcher at the University of Aberdeen. I love learning about new things and sharing them with the world, particularly knowledge management, plant and soil science, the world of research and things I've read along the way.

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