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    Sarah Cuschieri
    Summary: This book prepares and guides individuals who are about to embark (or already have embarked) on a health/medical PhD journey, with a specific focus on Public Health. Based on the author's experience as a recently graduated Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student, readers benefit from the knowledge imparted and lessons learned, including an analysis of the different aspects of a Public Health doctoral degree, and practical tips and guidance on how to go about this journey from the initial phase of choosing a research niche up until the oral examination (also called defence). All throughout the book, the author shares examples from her own journey to show that in spite of sacrifices and hurdles along the way, hard work, perseverance, and supportive resources can help see you through, eventually, to a hopefully positive outcome at the end. Using an informal style, the author provides a step-wise guide, from chapter to chapter, on the various essential aspects that need to be considered, including: The initial steps towards a PhD Proposal, permissions and funding The fieldwork The art of data analysis The hurdles along the way - a personal experience What comes after the completion of a PhD? Intended to be a compact go-to guide for students throughout their PhD journey, both from an academic and personal perspective, To Do or Not to Do a PhD? engages readers who are about to enroll in or who already have started a PhD, especially in public health, epidemiology, and health/medical fields of study. The brief also would appeal to postgraduate and undergraduate students who are interested in learning about how to write a research proposal, draft a scientific paper for publication in a journal, or prepare a thesis.

    Contents:
    Intro
    Preface
    Acknowledgements
    Contents
    About the Author
    Chapter 1: What Is a PhD? Am I Ready for This Commitment?
    Why Should I Read for a PhD?
    What Am I Getting Myself into?
    What Types of PhDs Are Out There?
    Chapter 2: The Initial Steps Towards a PhD
    Getting a PhD in the United States
    US Entry Requirements
    Student Visas
    The US PhD Programme
    Getting a PhD in the United Kingdom
    UK Entry Requirements
    The UK PhD Application
    Getting a PhD in Europe
    Entry Requirements
    Chapter 3: Proposal, Permissions and Funding
    The Proposal The Background, Aim and Objectives
    The Study Design (Methodology)
    Expected Outcomes
    Permissions
    Funding
    Funding of the University's Tuition Fees
    Funding for Your Research Project
    Chapter 4: The Fieldwork
    Defining the Population
    Preparation for the Health Survey
    Questionnaire
    Health Examination
    Recruitment of Fieldworkers
    Pilot Study
    Setting Up Your Fieldwork
    Laboratory Fieldwork
    References
    Chapter 5: The Art of Data Analysis
    Parametric or Non-parametric?
    Descriptive Analysis
    Analytic Studies
    Reference Chapter 6: Putting Pen to Paper to Publication
    Structuring a Scientific Paper
    Targeting the Most Appropriate Journal
    References
    Chapter 7: Writing the Thesis
    Thesis vs. Research Manuscripts
    The Structure of a Thesis
    Reference
    Chapter 8: The Hurdles Along the Way: A Personal Experience
    Chapter 9: Getting Ready for the Oral Defence
    Preparing for the Big Day
    Preparing for Your Examiners
    After the Oral Defence
    Chapter 10: What Comes After the Completion of a PhD?
    Academia
    Public and Private Sectors
    Personal Experience
    Index
    Digital Access Springer 2021