Sobering thoughts : What goes wrong Reasons for problems with PhD : - bad research design, no focus, no adequate research question - lack of realistic expectations ( targeting the sky ) -inadequate research background; lack of training in methodological and writing skills (inadequate Bachelors and Masters training) -problematic research facilities to do a good PhD: (time, office, computer, assistance, money, flexibility in rules, underfunding essential tasks) -many competing tasks (teaching, consultancies, family life)
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