Questions tagged [phd]
Questions about the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, including requirements such as dissertations and university programs leading to a Ph.D.
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Should a statement of purpose be structured into sections?
I'm considering applying to Purdue University's computer science PhD program. While reading the section on the statement of purpose, I saw the following interesting comment:
There is no word limit ...
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Just graduated with a PhD in engineering and discovered that my published dissertation lacks novelty. What could happen next? [duplicate]
I recently graduated from a top engineering school in the US. My dissertation, composed of three related chapters, was approved by my advisor and three committee members during both my preliminary and ...
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PhD in Biblical Archaeology [duplicate]
What is the appropriate way to ask experts in the field of Biblical Archaeology in Europe about the best topics for doctoral research in this field?
Thank you for your help.
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Ideas or topics for a PhD in Biblical Archaeology [closed]
I would like to ask what worthwhile topics can be studied in Biblical Archaeology for a PhD in Europe, please.
I have a bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Theology, and I am now finishing a PhD in ...
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Teaching assistants in UK university
I have accepted a math PhD offer from a university in London. One of the main reasons, other than research, I applied for a PhD is beacause I realy enjoy teaching and I am keen on pursuing a career in ...
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Should you ever pick "recommended" or "opposed" reviewers for journal submissions in social science?
This question applies to all disciplines but I am curious here about social science journals in particular. Is it ever a good idea to name/identify specific reviewers that you would like to have them ...
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Professor previously wrote letter, and now he's not responding to my emails
Last year I applied for PhD programs. I got together four letter writers two from my current MA program and two from a previous MA program. I was rejected from every PhD program that year, and I was ...
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Can someone with a PhD in the field take the GRE/SAT/AP tests in the same field and pass, without preparation? [closed]
I'm curious if someone with a PhD in (say) math can take AP math, SAT Math 2, or GRE math subject test and pass, without preparation. I define "pass" as scoring enough for an "A" ...
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