Sources of Information about successfully undertaking and completing a research degree (MRes/MPhil/PhD)
Vitae UK is a national organisation that promotes the personal, professional and career development of postgraduate research students and research staff in Higher Education Institutions and research institutes. The following site provides information about the process and product of a research degree.
http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/1218/Postgraduate-researchers.html
Edinburgh Napier University’s Library has a number of relevant books about undertaking research degrees.
Finn, J.A., (2005). Getting a PhD: an action plan to manage your research, your supervisor and your project. London: Routledge.
Holloway, I., Walker, J., (2000). Getting a PhD in health and social care. Oxford: Blackwell.
Phillips, E., Pugh, D. S., (2005). How to get a PhD: a handbook for students and their supervisors. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Wisker, G., (2001). The postgraduate research handbook: succeed with your MA, MPhil, EdD and PhD. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
The following is a book for students’ supervisors, but has information relevant to research students.
Delamont, S., Atkinson, P., Parry, O., (1997). Supervising the PhD: a guide to success. Buckingham: Society for Research into Higher Education and Open University Press.