Titlebook: Mastering Your PhD; Survival and Success Patricia Gosling,Bart Noordam Book 2022Latest edition The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author

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The Art of Good Communication,t see a way through. Or maybe it seems that—from your supervisor’s point of view—nothing you do is good enough. If you and your supervisor have different expectations of your output, and the two of you haven’t spoken in months, then a lack of communication is surely holding you back.

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Searching the Scientific Literature,ure search of your research topic. Perhaps you worked on a project in this same field as an undergraduate, or think you are familiar with the subject area because it is related to other work you have done.

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Choosing a Research Group: Pluses and Pitfalls,Even before you get started on your PhD research, you will have already made a decision that will have a major impact on the success of your project, and perhaps even on your future career: you have chosen to work in a particular research group, under the guidance of a specific thesis advisor or supervisor.

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Getting Started,It’s your first day in the lab. It’s likely you’re experiencing a range of emotions, from excitement to curiosity to anxiety. You’ll be working in this lab and with this group of people, including your supervisor, for several years.

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Setting Goals and Objectives,As you work your way through the process of settling in, take some time (a few days if necessary) to write down your short- and long-term goals and objectives.

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Designing Good Experiments,In the previous chapter we talked about what it means to ‘think like a scientist’ and how to successfully apply the scientific method to your work. A critical feature of this process involves testing your hypothesis with experiments.

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Charting Your Progress Month by Month,Having dealt with the initial problems and uncertainties of the first few months of life as a graduate student, you’re most likely feeling more comfortable in your new environment.

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