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Writing a thesis? Important Do’s and Don’ts

Writing a thesis is a crucial requirement for your postgraduate studies, even though it may seem like a tedious and time-consuming task. Many students feel anxious about this task and this mindset can lead to mistakes during the writing process.

• Feb 28, 2023
• by EDAMBA

Tips to overcome the fear of academic writing

The fear of writing affects a significant proportion of individuals. Some people believe that it's just the nature of writing that it's stressful and challenging. Furthermore, some people believe that acquiring a doctor of business administration program is something that students must suffer through.

• Feb 25, 2022
• by Edamba

Dealing with PhD research stress

Did you go into a Ph.D. with the notion that it would be a stressful experience? If yes, you're not alone, and you're certainly not wrong, as it's strenuous to go through a Ph.D. program. Stress and anxiety are common among Ph.D. researchers worldwide, which is why stress management is critical for a more fluid and tension-free research outcome. The current situation worldwide is not in the best of conditions right now, making most of us feel stressed out.

• Feb 25, 2022
• by Edamba

Five Things You Should Know Before You Start a PhD

Students who apply for Ph.D. positions might be too eager and have a skewed perception of the program. Yes, a doctoral degree may help you advance your knowledge and skills, but you must first determine whether you are qualified to pursue a Ph.D. and choose the right Ph.D. academy for you.

• Feb 24, 2022
• by Edamba

7 important tips for finishing your PhD thesis

Many PhD students are nearing the end of their thesis writing; however, with chapters to write, paperwork to fill out, changes to make, and all of the other minor activities required to finish the thesis. The final months and putting years of study into a single, cohesive piece of work may be challenging, time-consuming and demanding assignments a PhD student has ever undertaken.

• Feb 24, 2022
• by Edamba

Five major challenges faced by PhD students

Acquiring a Ph.D. may be a challenging endeavor for students. Nonetheless, a considerable achievement provides a substantial reward, particularly in the job route or topic of study you pick. The degree should take three years to complete, although it can take up to four or even six years in some cases. If you're starting your Ph.D. or thinking about it, learning about the challenges can help you overcome them. Furthermore, knowing that these common difficulties or issues will bring some relief.

• Feb 24, 2022
• by Edamba

Sailing through Your PhD Thesis: Writing Tips

Acquiring a doctorate is a cumbersome process, with the ultimate stage being the creation of systematic research write up describing your study: your thesis. While writing a thesis, attention to detail, technical knowledge, and narrative abilities are all necessary qualities. After years of hard work and efforts, most PhDs students write their thesis in frenzy in the last months of a program.

• Feb 24, 2022
• by Edamba

Choosing your PhD supervisor

Choosing a PhD supervisor is the most crucial determinant for a PhD student. When deciding on a PhD supervisor, a researcher should exercise caution and scepticism because this decision may make or break the rest of one's life. One of the most significant individuals in your academic life will be your PhD supervisor.

• Feb 24, 2022
• by Edamba

Top 5 Tips and Advice for New PhD Students

Are you new to the Ph.D. programme and looking forward to a momentous occasion in your life? Nevertheless, suppose you're also worried about how to get this big project off to a good start. We have it all right here for you: Our five must-know advice for new Ph.D. researchers. But before we dive into the details, the most significant thing to remember is that even though you are pursuing a Ph.D., do not get consumed by it or let it take a toll on your health.

• Feb 24, 2022
• by Edamba

How to write a successful research proposal

A research proposal is a financing request for research work. It is simply a strategy for putting a hypothesis or group of theories to the test to answer a research topic. When writing a proposal, one of the most important things to remember is that authors must personalize it to the intended audience.

• Feb 22, 2022
• by Edamba

PhD students and PhD candidates: Know the Difference

PhD student and PhD candidate are two terms you may have run across if you have ever looked into getting a doctorate degree.

• Feb 20, 2023
• by EDAMBA

3 Reason Why a Student Should Join EDAMBA

EDAMBA or European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration is an international non-profit association. It aims at promoting and facilitating co-operation among Doctoral Programmes in Management and Business Administration.

Students in the doctoral programmes focus on research creating management theory and knowledge that applies to business practice. Perhaps the most inimitable component of the Management programme is its emphasis on genuine organizational phenomena from a multidisciplinary viewpoint.

• Feb 2, 2021
• by EDAMBA

Five Tips For Writing Your PhD Thesis

Most people love to write, while some struggle to find traction. So if you need some tips to begin writing your thesis, you've come to the right place.

• Feb 14, 2022
• by Edamba

Life after the PhD

While most people joke about the never-ending tenure of earning a Ph.D., well, it does end. Most Ph.D. researchers would agree that it is less about having a better life and more about what one wants to get out of life and whether a Ph.D. will help achieve it. However, the thought of life after a Ph.D. crosses every Ph.D. researcher's mind. Can a life improve? This question somewhat depends on why you pursued your Ph.D. degree and how you wish to utilize your doctoral degree.

• Feb 14, 2022
• by Edamba

Blogging during PhD: Why Should You Consider It?

It is alluring to overlook the internet and write as a hobby apart from your PhD's serious work. Why would students spend time blogging when they have multiple other things to work on, especially as a PhD student? Believe it or not, personal branding is an important career asset in the PhD community and others. PhD students can write about their domain expertise to build a personal brand and build community and visibility around their work.

• Feb 14, 2022
• by Edamba

Mental health support for research students

Studies of data involving Ph.D. research students suggest they are at a higher risk of developing mental health issues than regular researchers. For example, it is reported that more than half the students resort to help for anxiety and depression caused due to their Ph.D. studies. Therefore, there is an urgent requirement of providing Ph.D. researchers mental health support.

• Feb 14, 2022
• by Edamba

10 things you should do before starting in your research degree

Now that you are about to begin your research degree, parents, friends, professors, and the internet will advocate advice. All this advice from so many sources can make it difficult to differentiate between correct and wrong.

Your research degree will be the cornerstone of your career, and you need to refer to credible sources that will make the most significant difference to your research in the long run. Here are ten things you should do early in your research degree, bound to save you from distress and empower you to make correct choices as you board the boat to a Ph.D. research degree.

• Feb 14, 2022
• by Edamba

5 best tips for a successful PhD supervisor/student relationship

This article will teach you the best and most effective tips to maintain a successful PhD student/supervisor relationship.

• Feb 13, 2023
• by EDAMBA

What is the difference between a DBA and a PhD in Business Administration?

People opting for a higher degree in business can do so for different reasons. They can want better employment possibilities, need a fresh intellectual challenge, or just want to increase their knowledge and education.

• Feb 10, 2023
• by EDAMBA

Applying Grad School This Pandemic? Here's the Checklist to Consider

The rippling effects of Covid-19 and the economic situation are still lingering even in the year 2021, and it has affected students in inevitable ways. If you are a 2020 college graduate, you may very well understand the following year has canceled summer internships, companies have frozen hiring processes, and most companies have even withdrawn job offers for grad students. It is a dreadful point of view, although it makes sense that many grads students are on the lookout for opportunities elsewhere, in particular for higher education. Amid the pandemic-COVID-19, many graduate schools continue to accept new students adapting their programs to either hybrid or online formats exclusively.

Choosing the right grad school is demanding and sluggish- as it should be. After all, whatever you decide or choose will have a direct repercussion on your future. To help make the process less taxing and easier, EDAMBA has a compilation of a checklist to consider when a student wishes to apply for grad school amid a pandemic.

• Feb 10, 2021
• by Edamba