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Hughes, W. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0304-8136
(1994)
The PhD in construction management.
In: 10th Annual ARCOM conference, 14-16 September 1994, Loughborough University, pp. 76-87.
Abstract/Summary
The PhD process is uncertain, idiosyncratic and vague. Research into the management of PhDs has proved very useful for supervisors and students. It is important for everyone involved in the process to be aware of what can be done to improve the likelihood of success for PhD studies. There are many ways of tackling a PhD and it is not possible to describe construction management as a generic type of study. Rather, construction management is a source of problems and data, whereas solutions and approaches need to be based within established academic disciplines. The clear definition of a research project is an essential prerequisite for success. Although PhDs are difficult, there are many things that can be done by departments, supervisors and students to ease the difficulties. In the long run, the development of an active and dynamic research community is dependent upon a steady flow of high quality PhDs. No-one benefits from an uncompleted or failed PhD.
| Item Type | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
| URI | https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/4276 |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Divisions | Science > School of the Built Environment > Organisation, People and Technology group |
| Uncontrolled Keywords | research methods, supervision, PhD, academic management |
| Publisher | Salford, Association of Researchers in Construction Management |
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