Outrider 16 - What makes a PhD a PhD

Assumptions destroy doctorates and destroy lives. What is a PhD? Where have you gained that information? Is it accurate? Is this definition shared with your supervisors? Is this definition shared by your examiners? This Outrider pricks the surface of these assumptions to provide concrete parameters of the characteristics and qualities of the PhD.

[@aflab1]

Thank you, Tara, for generously sharing your wealth of expertise and experience. I first heard about SOCK from your video a few years ago. I applied that concept when writing my dissertation, and the external examiner gave me a pass without revision.

[@HorseSaddleRider]

I absolutely love Tara's vlogs. They really make a difference to my Doctoral studies. Go Tara!!!

[@SydneyRover]

Thank you Professor Tara Brabazon! I am in the process of writing my PhD literature review, and I find your vlogs very helpful indeed. Thank you so much for your time and energy!

[@allisonruthdunne255]

Thanks for another inspiring video Tara. I'm in my final year of PhD candidature and looking forward to making sure my thesis has a very bright and colourful SOCK.

[@dominikasergiej3650]

Thank you for the excellent content useful for PhD student in Poland as well.