Rocky Road to Earning a Doctorate by Vuran, Atilla -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Contents Preface Introduction 1. It All Depends on the What For and the How

1.1 From How to What 1.2 Theory 1.3 Exercise 1.4 Challenges 1.5 In a Nutshell 1.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 1.7 Literature

2. Self-Esteem—Are You a Bad-Mouther?

2.1 Bad-Mouthing Impacts Your Self-Esteem 2.2 Theory 2.3 Exercise 2.4 Challenges 2.5 In a Nutshell 2.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 2.7 Literature

3. Perception—How True Is Your Truth?

3.1 How to Ruin Your Reputation by Employing a Student Assistant 3.2 Theory 3.3 Exercise 3.4 Challenges 3.5 In a Nutshell 3.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 3.7 Literature

4. Fears—How to Tackle Them

4.1 The Presentation 4.2 Theory 4.3 Exercise 4.4 Challenges 4.5 In a Nutshell 4.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 4.7 Literature

5. Crises—When What Worked Before No Longer Works

5.1 When the Camel’s Back Is About to Break 5.2 Theory 5.3 Exercise 5.4 Challenges 5.5 In a Nutshell 5.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 5.7 Literature

6. Role Models—Indispensable for Learning

6.1 Role Models Talk by Walking 6.2 Theory 6.3 Exercise 6.4 Challenges 6.5 In a Nutshell 6.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 6.7 Literature

7. Focus—Self-Discipline Beats Talent

7.1 A Good Steed Jumps No Higher Than It Has To 7.2 Theory 7.3 Exercise 7.4 Challenges 7.5 In a Nutshell 7.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 7.7 Literature

8. Uncertainty—Research Is When You Do Not Know It Yet

8.1 Earning a Doctorate Requires Resolution and Perseverance 8.2 Theory 8.3 Exercise 8.4 Challenges 8.5 In a Nutshell 8.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 8.7 Literature

9. Overwork—Are You Putting Yourself Under Stress?

9.1 Even Professors Do Not Have Everything Under Control 9.2 Theory 9.3 Exercise 9.4 Challenges 9.5 In a Nutshell 9.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 9.7 Literature

10. Strengths and Weaknesses—Two Sides of the Same Coin

10.1 The Customer Visit 10.2 Theory 10.3 Exercise 10.4 Challenges 10.5 In a Nutshell 10.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 10.7 Literature

11. Solution Search—Four Approaches to Overcoming Roadblocks

11.1 Backing the Wrong Horse 11.2 Theory 11.3 Exercise 11.4 Challenges 11.5 In a Nutshell 11.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 11.7 Literature

12. Decision Making—Last Chance… Gone!

12.1 DESY Is Not a Cartoon Character 12.2 Theory 12.3 Exercise 12.4 Challenges 12.5 In a Nutshell 12.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 12.7 Literature

13. Negotiating—Science or Prisoner Exchange?

13.1 The Customer Is Always Right! Always? Yes, Always! 13.2 Theory 13.3 Exercise 13.4 Challenges 13.5 In a Nutshell 13.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 13.7 Literature

14. Accepting Leadership—But How…?

14.1 The Meeting 14.2 Theory 14.3 Exercise 14.4 Challenges 14.5 In a Nutshell 14.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 14.7 Literature

15. How Do I Lead my Supervisor?—An Unconventional Perspective

15.1 Even Professors Are Human 15.2 Theory 15.3 Exercise 15.4 Challenges 15.5 In a Nutshell 15.6 Questions for Self-Reflection 15.7 Literature

And Then What—The Time After