@article{e3d45baa409d4e6c84d85eea13a91b10,
title = "On the PhD quest, the first step is always an open book",
keywords = "PhD, theory, theorising, design, methodology, quest, enigma, Education",
author = "Holly Else and Victoria Perselli",
note = "Impact: The article illustrates the steps doctoral students need to take in order to establish a theoretical basis for their research project. It emphasizes the importance of 'desk-based' reading and research in order to develop the necessary level of sophistication in their research question and methodological alignment in order to succeed.",
year = "2014",
month = oct,
day = "2",
language = "English",
volume = "2172",
journal = "Times Higher Education",
issn = "0049-3929",
publisher = "T S L Education Ltd.",
}