Useful resources

Here are some useful resources for young researchers:

Scientific research process

• Davis on PhD Thesis Research: Where Do I Start?
• Resources of Economics PhD students
• Research Methodology Tutorial
• Bhattacherjee, A. (2012). Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices, 2nd edition. University of South Florida Scholar Commons
• Barrett, C.B., & Cason, J.W. (1997). Overseas Research. A Practical Guide. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press

Research proposal

• How to write a research proposal
• How to write a research proposal – University of Sidney
• Guidelines for writing a research proposal for a PhD – European University Institute
• Prof. Abbott’s video on how to write a research proposal – University of Birmingham
• Terrel, S.R. (2016). Writing a Proposal for Your Dissertation. Guidelines and Examples. New York: The Guilford Press

Literature review

• Dr. Hasting on literature review
• Cornell University on how to search info and document your sources
• Dr. Hasting’s video on literature review

Writing a paper

• McCloskey’s Economical Writing
• Dr. Cochrane's on Writing Tips for PhD Students
• Dr. Hasting's video on Avoiding Plagiarism

Writing a PhD dissertation

• How To Write A Dissertation, Purdue University
• UAB PhD Thesis Guidelines
• Purdue Online Writing Lab
• Dr. Badenhurst's video on writing a thesis
• Blair, L. (2016). Writing a Graduate Thesis or Dissertation. Rotterdam: Sense Publishin
• Roberts, C. & Hyatt, L. (2019). The Dissertation Journey. A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation, Third Edition. Thousands Oaks, CA: Corwan

Presentation

• Dr. Cox video on presentations
• Dr. Dubriwny's video on effective conference presentation
• Dr. Leary's video on effective slide presentations

Final defence

• Preparing for a PhD Viva
• Dr. Balester’s video on oral defence