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What it takes to be a successful doctoral student By: Simon SjogrenIDT 801Dr. Marken Spring 2010
What is a doctorate? According to the Purdue University… “A Doctor of Philosophy degree, abbreviated Ph.D., is the highest academic degree anyone can earn.” To earn a Ph.D. one must accomplish the following: Master a specific subject completely Extend the body of knowledge about that subject.
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How To Be A Strong Doctoral Student

  • 1. What it takes to be a successful doctoral student By: Simon SjogrenIDT 801Dr. Marken Spring 2010
  • 2. What is a doctorate? According to the Purdue University… “A Doctor of Philosophy degree, abbreviated Ph.D., is the highest academic degree anyone can earn.” To earn a Ph.D. one must accomplish the following: Master a specific subject completely Extend the body of knowledge about that subject.
  • 3.
  • 10.
  • 11. A Ph.D. is NOT… 1. Prestige in itself. 2. A guarantee of respect from all of your opinions 3. A goal in itself 4. A job guarantee 5. A way to impress your family/friends 6. Something you can “try” for fun 7. The only research topic you will ever pursue 8. A way to make more money Warnings to consider…
  • 12.
  • 13. You will reach for ideas beyond your grasp, and in so doing extend your intellectual capabilities.
  • 14. You will solve problems that have not been solved before.
  • 15. You will explore concepts that have not been explored.
  • 16.
  • 17. A fellow Ph.D. friend…what a joy! In considering taking on the role of a Ph.D. student, I asked one of my close friends, who already has a Ph.D. about research. He said that: “…he could discover things that no other human had ever discovered. The smile on his face told the story: for him, working on research was sheer joy.”
  • 18. Under construction There is a time limit for finishing your Ph.D. in most cases, although there’s no need to look beyond the present. Take things one class at a time.
  • 19. So let’s hear from…me!