8 Ways to Measure PhD Progress

Dec 6, 2022

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Dr Tushar Chauhan

It’s difficult for students to know if they are making progress or are stuck in their research. Here are 8 measures to self-assess your PhD progress.

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Have you completed all the formalities for PhD (application, title clearance, synopsis submission etc) and coursework?

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#1

The GANTT chart is everything for your PhD. See it to know where you stand in your journey.

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#2

Know how many progress reports you have submitted. Usually, students have to submit PR every six months.

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#3

One of the biggest milestones in the PhD is– publication. Have you published any research papers yet?

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#4

A thesis is crucial for PhD,  know how much part of your thesis is completed and how much is left. Again see a GANTT chart for the thesis as well.

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#5

Know how much wet and dry lab work is done and how much is left for your research. Do you have any unsolved problems with the experimental part?

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#6

Go through your daily routine chart and know how many daily goals, how many times you missed. And not assessed yet.

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#7

Keep eye on the GANTT chart. GANTT chart is a task management visual format that helps students to manage and track their work.

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