8 Ways to Measure PhD Progress

Dec 6, 2022 Image credit: Unsplash. 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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#4

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#5

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#6

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#7

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#8

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8 Ways to Measure PhD Progress

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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