This video explains each stage of getting a PhD in detail. The steps start from the qualifications required, and they end with how you will need to defend your thesis in a viva. There's also guidance on how to find a supervisor, and how the funding for your PhD might work. Simon's steps include:
A focused research question should help to guide you through your research project. However, finding the right question can be challenging, because a research question that is too broad can become unmanageable, while a research scope that's too narrow may not yield enough to meet the requirements of your institution. The available time frame and resources are also key factors to consider when developing your research question.
The question itself should be clearly written without any extra padding, and it should clearly summarise the problem that you want to research.
If you've ever considered taking on a PhD, then you'll know that it's a long and demanding process. Dr Laura Valadez-Martinez talks about seven types of problem that may emerge during a PhD, including:
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