Here is briefly the guideline on how to start doing Ph.D.
- Process Involved
- You should select the modules (statistics, research methodology, etc.)
- Write-up Chapter 1 (Introduction), Chapter 2 (Literature Review-Thorough), Chapter 3 (Research Methodology), Chapter 4 (Research Findings & Discussion) and Chapter 5 (Conclusions & Recommendations)
- Prior to vetting-finish chapter 1, 2 and 3 (*Important)
- Clear on your study and research methodology
- Continuous supervision
- Collecting Data/Analysis
- Writing
- Draft & final draft submission
- Vivo Voce
- Correction (Resubmission)
- Final copy
(Note: you can expect changes to your thoughts/texts/and even to your topic until the time of your viva voce. Be prepared and be open and receptive
2. Proposal Defense / Viva
- Proposal defense-Realignment happens.
- Clarity & synchronization of a research questions/research objectives/research hypothesis-if all makes total sense.
- Vivo voce-internal and external examiners
- General problems: Clarity of RQ/RH/RO, problem statement, aim, scope and research methodology (not rigorous), data collection and statistical analyses
3. Important Note
- Selecting the topic (take time)
- Narrowing down
- Reading-articles
- Journal should be up-to-date (reasonable number of years-working back and be current!)
- Separate folders of articles/references/details and filing
- Habit of getting into writing
- Statistical knowledge-interpretation
* Good Luck! See you next article *