PhD Thesis by Publication in Social Science Research

CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “PhD Thesis by Publication in Social Science Research: A Practical Guide” is the ultimate resource for those looking to understand and undertake a PhD TBP, which is a thesis that includes scholarly outputs produced during the period of doctoral studies and encourages the dissemination of knowledge. Internationally recognized expert Margaret K. Merga covers all aspects of completing a PhD TBP, including those that are sometimes hidden, and also provides helpful templates and practical examples. Answering key questions and highlighting the benefits of this approach, this book also helps readers identify and overcome common challenges and opportunities arising on the journey. Its coverage includes:

• what is a TBP, project management, and publication options for the early stages of the journey;
• the ethics and principles of joint authorship;
• navigating journal article publication and academic writing for TBP; and
• knowledge mobilization and Open Access (OA).

Merga is Lead Consultant at Merga Consulting, where she works on contracts with schools, universities, professional associations and government departments. She has written over a hundred peer-reviewed and research-informed publications as well as six books, which include “Creating a Reading Culture in Primary and Secondary Schools,” “School Libraries Supporting Literacy and Wellbeing,” and “Creating an Australian School Literacy Policy.” An international keynote speaker whose work has been translated into many different languages, she was the Chief Investigator on the 2024 International School Library Workforce Project, which gathered crucial library workforce data from respondents across more than 60 countries.

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