Strategies for Writing a Thesis by Publication in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Responding to the growing popularity of the thesis by publication within doctoral education, this book offers practical advice and critical discussion of some of the central choices and challenges that PhD students considering dissertation options face.

Autorentext

Lynn P. Nygaard is Special Adviser on Project Development and Publications at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Norway.

Kristin Solli is Associate Professor in the Unit for Academic Language and Practice at the University Library, Oslomet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway.

Inhalt

1. Introduction: The doctorate in pieces 2. The thesis by publication as an emerging genre 3. The writing process: Learning to juggle and finding your voice 4. Demonstrating doctorateness through the narrative 5. Finding out what is expected from you: Rules, conventions and guidelines 6. The structural elements of the narrative 7. Making your doctorate your own: developing your academic identity