by BM | Oct 19, 2025 | PhD and MSc Resources-Guides
Introduction Most PhD candidates struggle the most with Chapter 3 — Methodology. It’s the backbone of your thesis — the section your examiners often read twice to assess the soundness of your research. Get this chapter right, and you’ve already won half the battle....
by BM | Oct 17, 2025 | PhD and MSc Resources-Guides
Top 10 FREE courses for PhD Students / Researchers. 𝟏. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 You will learn how to design your research questions and how to position the novelty of your research. https://www.coursera.org/learn/research-methods 𝟐. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐚...
by BM | Oct 17, 2025 | PhD and MSc Resources-Guides
(Based on Dr. Peter Samuels’ “Bear Eating Fish” Framework) Goal: Make your proposal irresistible to reviewers by ensuring all “high-protein parts” — clarity, rationale, structure, and credibility — are strong and visible. PART 1: Front Matter — Capture Attention...
by BM | Oct 17, 2025 | PhD and MSc Resources-Guides
Dr. Peter Samuels explains that writing a proposal is like a bear eating a fish — reviewers (the bears) have too many proposals to read, so they only “eat” the high-protein parts: clear aims, concise rationale, and credible methods. That means your proposal must serve...
by BM | Oct 17, 2025 | PhD and MSc Resources-Guides
Introduction: Understanding the PhD Defence Process The PhD defence, also known as the viva voce, is one of the most important milestones in a doctoral journey. It’s the final academic ritual where you present your research, justify your methods, and prove your...
by BM | Sep 29, 2025 | PhD and MSc Resources-Guides
Introduction A literature review can make or break your PhD. It’s not just a list of articles you’ve read — it’s the backbone that shows how your work connects to the wider academic conversation. Done well, it demonstrates mastery, positions your research, and...
