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\nsite maintained by Fran\u00e7ois Brouard, DBA, FCPA, FCA; Professor and Director, SCSE-CSES
\nSprott School of Business, Carleton University \u2022 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before Doctoral Studies \/ Avant des \u00e9tudes doctorales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) Link EN<\/a>
\n\/ Association canadienne pour les \u00e9tudes sup\u00e9rieures (ACES) Link FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctoral Programs Structures \/ Structure des programmes de doctorat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CAGS (2012). PhD Program structures in Canada PDF EN<\/a>
\n\/ACES (2012). Structures des programmes de doctorat au Canada PDF FR<\/a>
\nCAGS (2005). Doctoral Education in Canada 1900-2005 PDF EN<\/a>
\n\/ACES (2005). Les \u00e9tudes doctorales au Canada 1900-2005 PDF FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial Reflections \/ R\u00e9flexions initiales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CAGS (2012). Graduate Studies : A Practical Guide PDF EN<\/a>
\n\/ACES (2012). \u00c9tudes sup\u00e9rieures: un guide pratique PDF FR<\/a>
\nCAGS. (2005) Your Future: A Guide for Potential Graduate Students PDF EN<\/a>
\n\/ACES (2005). Votre avenir: un guide a l’intention des \u00e9tudiantes et \u00e9tudiants \u00e9ventuels des 2e et 3e cycles PDF FR<\/a>
\nCAGS (2004). The Completion of Graduate Studies in Canadian Universities : Report & Recommendations PDF EN<\/a>
\n\/ACES (2004). L’ach\u00e8vement des \u00e9tudes sup\u00e9rieures dans les universit\u00e9s canadiennes : rapport & recommendations PDF FR<\/a>
\nKey issues in considering a PhD (supervisor, program) (Walker, 2015) Web site<\/a>
\nPhD.org Web site<\/a>
\nSo long, and thank you for the Ph.D. (Azuma, 2019) Link<\/a>
\nGraduate Student Resources on the Web (lack of update) Web site<\/a>
\nPhD personal statement Link<\/a>
\nChoosing references Link<\/a>
\nPhD entry tests Link<\/a>
\nPhD Portal Web site<\/a>
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During the Doctoral Studies \/ Pendant les \u00e9tudes doctorales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Supervision \/ Encadrement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CAGS (2012). Template Letter of understanding for advisors \/ supervisors and graduate students PDF EN<\/a>
\n\/ACES (2012). Mod\u00e8le lettre d’entente pour les conseillers \/superviseurs et les \u00e9tudiants dipl\u00f4m\u00e9s PDF FR<\/a>
\nCAGS. (2008). Guiding Principles for Graduate Student Supervision PDF EN<\/a>
\n\/ACES (2008). Les principes directeurs de l’encadrement des \u00e9tudiants des cycles sup\u00e9rieurs PDF FR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctoral Studies Process \/ Processus doctoral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dissertation Journey (Dissertation Doctor). Link<\/a>
\nThe Researchers\u2019 Bible (How to Survive a PhD) (Bundy et al., 1999). PDF<\/a>
\nKaren’s Pearls of Wisdom on the Doctoral process (Oates, 2003). Link<\/a>
\nThe Dissertation Journey (ACW Dissertation Doctor) Link<\/a>
\nSteps Completing your Dissertation (Walker) Link<\/a>
\nHow to apply to graduate school (Hayes & Hayes, 1989) Link<\/a>
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Research problem \/ Probl\u00e9matique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How to Find and Develop a Viable Research Topic (Cornell Library) Link<\/a>
\nChoosing a topic (ACW) PDF<\/a>
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Literature Research \/ Recherche de documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Seven Steps to Effective Library Research (Cornell Library) Link<\/a>
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Literature Review \/ Revue de la documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Writing a literature review (ACW) Link<\/a>
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Committee \/ Comit\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Doctoral Committee (Allen) Link<\/a>
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Comprehensive Exam \/ Examen de synth\u00e8se<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8 Ways to prepare comprehensive exams (U Nebraska-Lincoln) Link<\/a>
\nWikipedia on comprehensive examinations Link<\/a>
\nComprehensive (Waterloo – Engineering) Link<\/a>
\nComprehensive exam guide 2016 (Waterloo\/Laurier – Geography) PDF<\/a>
\nComprehensive examination procedures – seminal (Carleton Sprott) PDF<\/a>
\nComprehensive examination procedures – classic (Carleton Sprott) PDF<\/a>
\nComprehensive examination (Toronto Rotman) Link<\/a>
\nComprehensive exam (Concordia JMSB) PDF<\/a>
\nComprehensive exam (Alberta) PDF<\/a>
\nWhat is a Comprehensive exam? (Capella) PDF<\/a>
\nComprehensive exam (Polytechnique) PDF<\/a>
\nStudy guide for comprehensive exams (Temple) PDF<\/a>
\nWriting and studying tips for Comprehensice exams: Tips (U Waterllo – Sociology) PDF<\/a>
\nArticle The Comprehensive Exam : Make it relevant (2012) PDF<\/a>
\n20 tips for PhD Exam (U Washington – History) PDF<\/a>
\nComprehensive exam suggestions: from grad students that passed (Binghampton) PDF<\/a>
\nComprehensive exams are a Glorified hazing ritual PDF<\/a>
\nRunning the comprehensive exams gauntlet a hopeful how to PDF<\/a>
\n12 pieces of advices for preparing for comprehensive exams PDF<\/a>
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Thesis Proposal \/ Proposition de th\u00e8se<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dissertation Proposal Outline (ACW) PDF<\/a>
\nGuide to writing your PhD proposal (U Adelaide) PDF<\/a>
\nHow to write a succesful PhD research proposal (PhD portal) PDF<\/a>
\nPhD proposal – example of content PDF<\/a>
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\nDead Thesis Society PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABD & Thesis \/ Th\u00e8se<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Canadian practices related to the examination of PhD theses (Hall, 2006) PDF<\/a>
\nDissertation Survival Skill (ACW) Link<\/a>
\nThesis preparation checklist ( U Ottawa) Link<\/a>
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Writing \/ R\u00e9daction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How academics survive the writing grind – anecdotes (Sword, 2017 PDF<\/a>
\nWriting and style guide (U Ottawa, 2010) PDF<\/a>
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References \/ Bibliographie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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?? Sprott Paper Writing Guidelines PDF<\/a>
\n?? Carleton U. Citing Electronic Resources PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

U Ottawa – Guidelines for Preparing a Proposal, Thesis or Research Paper PDF<\/a>
\nU Ottawa – Preparer sa these ou son memoire PDF<\/a>
\nIndiana U. Citing Electronic Resources using MLA Style PDF<\/a>
\nU. Laval. Commment citer un document \u00e9lectronique? PDF<\/a>
\nColumbia U. Citing Resources PDF<\/a>
\nGeorgia State U. Writing Skills for the Tax Professionals PDF<\/a>
\nChinneck. How to Organize your Thesis PDF<\/a>
\nAdvice on Research and Writing PDF<\/a>
\nLynch. Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors PDF<\/a>
\nLynch. Guide to Grammar and Style PDF<\/a>
\nIndiana U. How to Write a Thesis Statement PDF<\/a>
\nLevine. Writing and Presenting Your Thesis or Dissertation PDF<\/a>
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Viva \/ Thesis Defence \/ Soutenance de th\u00e8se<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– Preparation
\nHow to prepare for your thesis defence Link<\/a>
\n– Questions
\nTop ten questions for the PhD oral exam Link<\/a>
\nPractice viva questions Link<\/a>
\nNasty PhD viva question Link<\/a>
\n– Presentation
\nCarleton U Presentation skills tips Link<\/a>
\nHow to design outstanding powerpoint slides Link<\/a>
\nHow to do a proper thesis defense using the right powerpoint presentation Link<\/a>
\nQue dire dans sa pr\u00e9sentation de soutenance de th\u00e8se Lien<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walker. Dissertation Handbook PDF<\/a>
\nHow to Fail your Dissertation PDF<\/a>
\nDave\u2019s Dissertation Truths PDF<\/a>
\nJ. Delombardi, D. White. Papers: Expectations, Guidelines, Advice, and Grading PDF<\/a>
\nBobbi A. Kerlin PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing for Conference \/ Ecriture pour conf\u00e9rence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ISTR – S. Appe (2019) How to Write a Conference Abstract PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coaching, Help & Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Piled Higher and Deeper (Comic Strip) Link<\/a>
\nABD Survival Guide (help) Link<\/a>
\nPh inishe D (discussion and support group) Link<\/a>
\nDissertations.com (help) Link<\/a>
\nAcademic Coaching and Writing (ACW) (coach, consultant) Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jobs after a Ph.D.\/DBA degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Career Guide Job Search (McGill) PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dantzig. Landing an Academic Job: the Process and the Pitfalls PDF<\/a>
\nCorbin Sies. Academic Job Application Checklist PDF<\/a>
\nCorbin Sies. Academic Job Interview Advice PDF<\/a>
\nCorbin Sies. Questions One Should be Prepared to Answer for Job Interviews PDF<\/a>
\nGolde. After the Offer, Before the Deal PDF<\/a>
\nAACSB – Picking the Perfect Peers PDF<\/a>
\nCAUT Tax Guide 2004 PDF<\/a>
\nUniversity Affairs \/ Affaires Universitaires PDF<\/a>
\nCAUT (2002) New Faculty Handbook PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

U. of Saskatchewan Salary Comparison – Standard vs Real Salaries PDF<\/a>
\nAAA\/AAPLG (2005) Report on Supply and Demand for Accounting PhD’s PDF<\/a>
\nCFBSD – Canadian Federation of Business School Deans PDF<\/a>
\nCAUT PDF<\/a>
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Jobs Academic Position Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jobs – CAUT Careers PDF<\/a>
\nJobs – AACSB PDF<\/a>
\nJobs – Chronicle of Higher Education PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salary Surveys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ontario Universities Salary Disclosure PDF<\/a>
\nCAUT Almanac of Post-Secondary Education 2005 PDF<\/a>
\nAACSB Salary Survey Summary 2004-2005 PDF<\/a>
\nStatistics Canada (2004) Salaries and salary scales of full-time teaching staff at Canadian universities, 2003-2004 PDF<\/a>
\nStatistics Canada (2005) Salaries and salary scales of full-time teaching staff at Canadian universities, 2002-2003 – Final Report PDF<\/a>
\nStatistics Canada (2004) Salaries and salary scales of full-time teaching staff at Canadian universities, 2001-2002 – Final Report PDF<\/a>
\nCFBSD – Canadian Federation of Business School Deans – Surveys Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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