This book provides information that will help research students avoid needless mistakes. It informs and advises you about many of the important facets of postgraduate research, including: - what it means to conduct research at doctoral level; - the requirements for independence, contribution to knowledge, originality and suitability for publication; - planning a research project over a period of time; - responsible research practice; - criteria used in the examination of a PhD. ''Getting a PhD ''is an essential handbook for PhD students, and will provide plenty of useful advice for Masters students or undergraduates conducting a research project.