The following are the best resources for this dive, broken down by beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
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25 Most Popular PhDs
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This great blog post shows you 25 popular PhDs, from Applied Mathematics and Audiology to International Relations and Management. If you’re curious about a PhD, but aren’t sure what types of PhDs are out there for you, definitely check this out.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
57 Ways to Screw Up in Grad School
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This is a great book for anyone getting started on this journey, or just getting started, because it will remind you not to become the person who spends all that money and expends all that time and yet still doesn’t end up with a degree. Or worse, goes to grad school without knowing why you are going.
Category: Other Books & Resources
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
5 Reasons to get a Post Graduate Degree
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This is a simple blog post, but will help you in making the decision about whether this is something you want to pursue.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
5 Reasons to Study a PhD
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This is a simple blog post, but will help you in making the decision about whether this is something you want to pursue.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
APA Guide to Style
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This is the actual book printed by the APA for writing most PhD dissertations. While not all programs use APA style, many certainly do, and if so, this is the handbook to keep everything cited and presented properly.
Category: Textbooks
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
APA Website
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This is the home to the American Psychological Association. At first glance, you may think this has nothing to do with your intended course of study, but most graduate students use APA formatting for research papers, so it’s important to become familiar with this website, and APA formatting. It is currently in the 7th edition.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
APA Style Guide
A PhD is Not Enough
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While everyone thinks that a PhD is the be-all and end-all, the truth is, even with a PhD, you still may not have job offers banging down your front door. While this book is geared towards those focusing on science, the message is the same: don’t get cocky.
Category: Other Books & Resources
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Capella PhD Dissertation Milestones
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This is a very handy guide to show you how involved the dissertation process is. It shows you each of the milestones needed to complete your PhD dissertation and graduate. While not all doctoral or terminal degrees require a dissertation, those that do will generally follow a similar format.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Capella University
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This is the alma mater of Break Diving founder Dr. Monroe Mann, and is from where he earned his 5-year PhD in psychology. It’s a really great school you should consider if you wish to earn a PhD or PsyD.
Category: Schools
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Graduate Admissions Essays
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As the subtitle says, ‘write your way into the graduate school of your choice’. This is well-respected book that will help you put your best foot forward through the graduate school application process.
Category: Self-Study
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
How to Finish Your Dissertation in 6 Months
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A great book to help guide you through the journey of writing your dissertation.
Category: Other Books & Resources
Skill Levels:
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Surviving Your Stupid Stupid Decision to go to Graduate School
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For those of you who have already made the plunge (and are regretting it), this may bring some levity to the situation. For those still unenrolled, this may provide some light-hearted perspective.
Category: Other Books & Resources
Skill Levels:
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Top 10 PhDs by Salary
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This is a useful guide to show you that getting a PhD could be a very profitable endeavor. Each of these top 10 PhDs tend to result in careers paying generously over $100,000 per year. However big note: just because you have a PhD doesn't mean you are going to easily and magically get a six-figure salary. You're still competing with everyone else who has the same degree you have...
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
What is a Terminal Degree?
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This is one of those sites that alleges to help you find a great graduate program. It may, but the best use of this site is its homepage which will help you to better understand what exactly a terminal degree is, and help put you on the right path.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
Writing the Doctoral Dissertation
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A book that will help you step by step to put together your dissertation
Category: Other Books & Resources
Skill Levels:
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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