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		<title>Deciding to do a Doctoral degree?</title>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Advancement of research and innovations capacity is a basis upon which, sustainable socio-technological developments can be built. Increasing the number of doctoral graduates can improve this potential. Deciding to do a doctoral degree however, can be difficult. This video captures this challenge, outlining key guidelines to consider when exploring a doctoral post graduate career.</p>
<p><center><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zyQFVcI6faI" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center>Developed by Prof Nhlanhla B.W. Mlitwa (Mlita), Director, Research and Innovation Office (RIO), University of Zululand. Thanks to Ms Dinah Arnott (Grahamstown), Priscilla Masamba (Ph.D candidate, MicroBio); Amanda Phungula (NRF Intern, BioChem); Bukhulubenkosi Mthethwa (Masters candidate, Humanities); Halalisani Mlambo (Masters candidate, Humanities), Ms Nomnikelo P. Lundall (IP &amp; Tech Transfer office), and Londiwe Hadebe (Training &amp; Development) – all from the University of Zululand.</p>
<p><strong>Who might find this useful?</strong></p>
<p>This material is directed at postgraduate students who are completing, or have completed their Master’s degree/s, and are seeking guidance on how to proceed to a doctoral degree level.</p>
<p><strong>Explore these additional resources</strong></p>
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<li>Are you thinking of doing a doctoral degree? <a href="http://www.vitae.ac.uk/doing-research/are-you-thinking-of-doing-a-phd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.vitae.ac.uk/doing-research/are-you-thinking-of-doing-a-phd</a></li>
<li>Greenspon, A. 2013. 9 things you should consider before embarking on a PhD &#8211; the ideal research program you envision is not what it appears to be: <a href="http://www.elsevier.com/connect/9-things-you-should-consider-before-embarking-on-a-phd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.elsevier.com/connect/9-things-you-should-consider-before-embarking-on-a-phd</a></li>
<li>Is a Ph.D the right option for you? Guardian careers, at <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/careers/phd-right-career-option" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.theguardian.com/careers/phd-right-career-option</a></li>
<li>How to choose the right graduate school: <a href="http://www.nextscientist.com/choose-graduate-school-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.nextscientist.com/choose-graduate-school-program/</a></li>
<li>Bagaka’s, J. G., Badillo, N., Bransteter, I., &amp; Rispinto, S. (2015). Exploring student success in a doctoral program: The power of mentorship and research engagement. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 10, 323-342, from <a href="http://ijds.org/Volume10/IJDSv10p323-342Bagaka1713.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://ijds.org/Volume10/IJDSv10p323-342Bagaka1713.pdf</a></li>
<li>Why do a Ph.D? <a href="http://www.findaphd.com/advice/finding/why-do-phd.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.findaphd.com/advice/finding/why-do-phd.aspx</a></li>
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