The PhDictionary

A Glossary of Things You Don't Know (but Should) about Doctoral and Faculty Life

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Higher Education, Reference, Guides & Handbooks
Cover of the book The PhDictionary by Herb Childress, University of Chicago Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Herb Childress ISBN: 9780226359311
Publisher: University of Chicago Press Publication: May 2, 2016
Imprint: University of Chicago Press Language: English
Author: Herb Childress
ISBN: 9780226359311
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication: May 2, 2016
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Language: English

Navigating academia can seem like a voyage through a foreign land: strange cultural rules dictate everyday interactions, new vocabulary awaits at every turn, and the feeling of being an outsider is unshakable. For students considering doctoral programs and doctoral students considering faculty life, The PhDictionary is a lighthearted companion that illuminates the often opaque customs of academic life.

With more than two decades as a doctoral student, college teacher, and administrator, Herb Childress has tripped over almost every possible misunderstood term, run up against every arcane practice, and developed strategies to deal with them all. He combines current data and personal stories into memorable definitions of 150 key phrases and concepts graduate students will need to know (or pretend to know) as they navigate their academic careers. From ABD to white paper—and with buyout, FERPA, gray literature, and soft money in between—each entry contains a helpful definition and plenty of relevant advice. Wry and knowledgeable, Childress is the perfect guide for anyone hoping to scale the ivory tower.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Navigating academia can seem like a voyage through a foreign land: strange cultural rules dictate everyday interactions, new vocabulary awaits at every turn, and the feeling of being an outsider is unshakable. For students considering doctoral programs and doctoral students considering faculty life, The PhDictionary is a lighthearted companion that illuminates the often opaque customs of academic life.

With more than two decades as a doctoral student, college teacher, and administrator, Herb Childress has tripped over almost every possible misunderstood term, run up against every arcane practice, and developed strategies to deal with them all. He combines current data and personal stories into memorable definitions of 150 key phrases and concepts graduate students will need to know (or pretend to know) as they navigate their academic careers. From ABD to white paper—and with buyout, FERPA, gray literature, and soft money in between—each entry contains a helpful definition and plenty of relevant advice. Wry and knowledgeable, Childress is the perfect guide for anyone hoping to scale the ivory tower.

More books from University of Chicago Press

Cover of the book American Orchestras in the Nineteenth Century by Herb Childress
Cover of the book From Black Sox to Three-Peats by Herb Childress
Cover of the book Machiavelli on Liberty and Conflict by Herb Childress
Cover of the book Organizations, Civil Society, and the Roots of Development by Herb Childress
Cover of the book Tax Policy and the Economy, Volume 26 by Herb Childress
Cover of the book Killing the Koala and Poisoning the Prairie by Herb Childress
Cover of the book The Dune's Twisted Edge by Herb Childress
Cover of the book What Do Pictures Want? by Herb Childress
Cover of the book Women in the Club by Herb Childress
Cover of the book More than Cool Reason by Herb Childress
Cover of the book Rising Ground by Herb Childress
Cover of the book Beethoven's Symphonies by Herb Childress
Cover of the book Islamic Spain, 1250 to 1500 by Herb Childress
Cover of the book No Way Out by Herb Childress
Cover of the book Futurity by Herb Childress
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy