Whats a PhD thesis all about?
• A PhD thesis represents a substantial body of work. It should be marked by high quality and substantive results. It should push the frontier of knowledge. It should mark you as an expert in your area. • Thesis research is partly intended to ensure that the student can later take on independent, long-term research commitments. • Faculty are judged by the theses of their PhD students • High quality PhD theses is one of the most important factors contributing to the success of leading universities • PhD thesis research is a big challenge. It is difficult. There is no simple formula for success. There is no clear standard for a PhD thesis Typical stages of graduate student life (in chronological order): • Knowing everything (A little knowledge is a dangerous thing) • Knowing nothing (I am not worthy) • Gaining confidence (Hey, I can do this!) • Knowledgeable and confident (Based on real experience) Here are some things a PhD thesis might do: • Open up a new area • Provide a unifying fram
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