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Should I pursue a doctorate? This practical guide is aimed at anyone considering a PhD, particularly in the field of engineering. It is based on the authors' extensive experience with their own doctoral studies as well as supervising doctoral candidates, summarizing all essential information in a compact form.

All phases of the doctoral process are covered – from finding a suitable position as a research assistant to the defense and what comes after. Since scientific publishing plays a crucial role on the path to a doctorate, special emphasis is placed on writing and publishing academic papers.

Contents include:

• Finding the right position
• Life as a research assistant
• Scientific publication activities
• How do I find a suitable doctoral topic?
• How do I identify the "gap" and how "big" should it be?
• Assessing feasibility
• Strategic planning
• Managing data chaos
• Supervising student projects
• Academic writing
• Preparing the dissertation
• Submitting the dissertation
• Oral presentation and examination
• Publishing the dissertation.