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This is the worst case scenario right? The thing no PhD candidate ever wants to think about, but might end up worrying about it every day! This episode is here to put an end to that kind of thinking. We're going to give you the SIX KEY THINGS you need to demonstrate to not fail your PhD... and you'll see that actually, you're almost definitely hitting all the requirements to NOT fail! This episode will give you the reassurance and confidence that you are most certainly on track!


1. Show your awareness of what has been done in your field

2. Show your ability and understanding of your research methods

3. Show that contribution to knowledge- and we’ll tell you why you almost definitely have this!

4. No plagiarism! Just… no, please!

5. Show you did the work yourself

6. Show you did your work ethically


If you do these things, you’re on your way to success! We talk in huge detail on each one, so do check it out!


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