Includes bibliographical references (p. [216]-218) and index.

Part 1: negotiating the research process motivations for doing a phd formulating a research question choosing and changing supervisor managing the ethics of academia what to do with your data part 2: writing, publishing and networking writing up and writers block papers and publishing networking missing the deadline the viva & beyond part 3: shifting identities and institutions non traditional routes into the phd undertaking a phd part-time combining teaching and doctoral studies reconciling the research role with the personal part 4: relationships of support what to expect from your supervisor enabling research environments combining family commitments coping with stress