The Unwritten Rules of PhD Research Author:Gordon Rugg, Marian Petre Enter the competition! A breath of fresh air - I wish someone had told me this beforehand. PhD student, UK This book looks at things the other books don’t tell you about doing a PhD - what it’s really like and how to come through it with a happy ending! It covers all the things you wish someone had told you before you... more » started: - What a PhD is really about, and how to do one well - The "unwritten rules" of research and of academic writing - What your supervisor actually means by terms like "good referencing" and "clean research question" - How to write like a skilled researcher - How academic careers really work An ideal resource if someone you care about (including yourself!) is undergoing or considering a PhD. This book turns lost, clueless students back into people who know what they are doing, and who can enjoy life again.« less