"Thank you for your interest in my book,Just What the Ph.D. Ordered. I'm sure you will find it to be informative, practical, instructional, and motivational."
Just What the Ph.D. Ordered
This powerful book will give you the steps and information you need to succeed in a doctoral program at any institution or university in all majors. Just What the Ph.D. Ordered will show you:
· Why you should earn a Ph.D.
· What to do before starting a program
· How to overcome fear about graduate school
· The important things to do in a program and when to do them
· How to avoid common mistakes made by Ph.D. students
· How to start writing your dissertation within the first year
· And much more!
Here’s what others are saying about the book:
“The author is very grounded in the abstracts and the actualities of how to successfully complete a doctoral program.This book is a must read for those contemplating the pursuit of a doctorate degree and those in the process of completing a doctorate degree."
Rex Culp, Ph.D., J.D., Associate Dean, University Central Florida.
“The information in this book is very practical, yet motivational for anyone thinking about earning a doctorate degree.”
Rickeyta Snell, MACN, University of Alabama, Birmingham.
“My fear that I would not be able to accomplish attaining a Ph.D. degree was all for naught. This book has helped me tremendously.”
Beatrice V. Carrington, California State University.
Book Contents:
Chapter 1: A worthwhile Journey Chapter 2: Why pursue a Ph.D. degree
Chapter 3: Myths about the Ph.D.
Chapter 4: Things to do before starting
Chapter 5: Your first year in the Ph.D. program
Chapter 6: What to look for in an advisor
Chapter 7: Choosing an advisor
Chapter 8: Your second year in the Ph.D. program
Chapter 9: Ten common mistakes by Ph.D. students
Chapter 10: Dissertation Tips
Chapter 11: Seven virtues of successful graduate students