Candidature essentials
This development area of the Doctoral Development Framework comprises the knowledge that all candidates need to navigate doctoral policies and processes, and the core academic skills required to effectively function within the programme.
Navigating candidature
Developing familiarity with key policies, procedures and sources of support can be instrumental in helping you move smoothly through your candidature.
The Doctoral Induction is a great starting point, but as your candidature progresses, there is more you will need to know about processes such as Confirmation of Candidature and Doctoral Examinations.
Recommended courses, workshops and events
- Doctoral Induction
- Faculty Inductions
- Doctoral Morning Teas
- SGS Drop-In Sessions with Doctoral Candidature Advisers
- Spotlight Webinar Series
Resources
Working with supervisors
You will work closely with your supervisors throughout your doctorate, and a relationship that is positive and productive right from the start will be of great benefit.
Understanding the role of supervision, managing expectations around its practicalities and learning to work with your supervisory team lays the groundwork for an enriching and successful research experience.
Recommended courses, workshops and events
- Doctoral Induction
Resources
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Managing doctoral work
A doctoral project is a substantial and multi-dimensional piece of work. That means managing multiple streams of work and planning your workload according to a succession of key goals. Adopting effective project management strategies will help you stay on top of your workload and in control of your progress, leading to less stress and better outcomes overall.
Recommended courses, workshops and events
- Planning your PhD
- Seven Secrets of Highly Successful PhD Students
- Planning and Organising your Thesis
- Managing Research Data
- Writing your Thesis Proposal
Resources
English language and academic writing
Organising and writing a successful, professionally presented doctoral thesis is a considerable endeavour. Even experienced writers may find it helpful to ground themselves in current, subject-specific academic writing conventions and conventions for doctoral theses and academic language here in New Zealand.
Recommended courses, workshops and events
- Writing in English
- Literature Reviews
- Abstract Writing
- Presenting your Research
- Understanding Systematic Reviews
Resources