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A doctorate of quality completed on time.
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Advancing the topic as a result of the research
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a paper presented at a conference, so that the student has
faced external criticism.
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Meeting other professionals, with the student arguing with
and impressing them so that they may be used as possible additional
referees.
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A paper published in an academic journal, so that the
student has experienced the journal refereeing process.
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A commitment by the student to post-doctoral research and
publication
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A stimulating experience for both the student and the
supervisor, which has started the student on a research career.
Adapted from:
Estelle M. Phillips and Derek S. Pugh, "How to Get a PhD" (5th
edn), Open University Press, 2010
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