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For the best in academic information, go to a Ph.D. Blogs written by PhD's have great content and sometimes very frequent content. There are some blogs that are mostly aimed at other PhD's, but some are for the general populous. Enjoy topics of all kinds with expert information. You might even get some freebees.

As it says, from 3monththesis

Example of PhD student who lost important samples collected in the field 

An example of a writer, blogger & tweeter from Melbourne Uni who is also doing his PhD.

Unfortunately I'm not able to link you directly to the article - how you can log in via the Library's catalogue using the link above.

This is a pdf summary of the book also bookmarked in this group. The text says: Researchers who know and make use of these seven secrets get through their doctorate more quickly, and just as importantly are happier, according to the Staff Development and Training Unit, Flinders University, Australia. What do you think?

This book was highly recommended by several of our panel members during Research Week.

This book is really really helpful in trying to manage your research (not just for those doing a PhD) in a way that you can find your stuff after collecting lots and lots of information over the years.

Science-focussed community with features like forums, Q&A, groups, etc. Includes a PhD students' forum. Community, collaboration, exploration/search.

A presentation by UTS PhD candidate Penny Hagen (FEIT) on her research into the use of social technologies and participative methodology in the design process.

Creating a digital identity for PhDs.

Advice for those facing PhD completion seminars and Vivas 

 A PhD researcher's blog from RMIT.

Thesis writing advice blog.

Book about designing and implementing social research studies, especially for those in community organisations.