The A-Z of the PhD Trajectory A Practical Guide for a Successful Jou

This textbook is a guide to success during the PhD trajectory. The first part of this book takes the reader through all steps of the PhD trajectory, and the second part contains a unique glossary of terms and explanation relevant for PhD candidates. Writt

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Eva O. L. Lantsoght

The A-Z of the PhD Trajectory A Practical Guide for a Successful Journey

Springer Texts in Education

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Eva O. L. Lantsoght

The A-Z of the PhD Trajectory A Practical Guide for a Successful Journey

Eva O. L. Lantsoght Universidad San Francisco de Quito Quito, Ecuador Delft University of Technology Delft, The Netherlands

ISSN 2366-7672     ISSN 2366-7680 (electronic) Springer Texts in Education ISBN 978-3-319-77424-4    ISBN 978-3-319-77425-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77425-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018943625 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

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Contents

Part I The Steps of the PhD Trajectory 1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 3 1.1 What Can You Find in this Book?................................................. 3 1.2 Who Can Benefit from this Book?................................................ 4 1.3 Using this Textbook for a Class or Series of Workshops.............. 5 References.................................................................................................. 6 2 Getting Started with a PhD..................................................................... 7 2.1 Introduction and Learning Goals.................................................. 7 2.2 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New Workplace and Your New City........................................................................ 8 2.2.1 Sorting Out Your