*On sale for just one week* Was entering your research programme what you expected it to be? It is not surprising to find many research candidates feeling overwhelmed when they first start out. There is a steep learning curve when entering the world of research in grad school. - This book is useful for those planning to pursue a research programme to understand what to expect; - Research candidates who are beginning to write their research thesis to help structure the right systems from the start; - Research candidates who are feeling stuck in their research journey; and - Anyone who wants to do research - e.g. writing for a cause to create changes in existing systems or even to bring awareness to critical issues in our society. Writing a research thesis can be a long, lonely, and daunting journey for many. It is not uncommon to hear of researchers giving up halfway or not knowing where to even begin. This book provides the necessary toolkits to help you chart your research destiny and to help you strategise and overcome many of the challenges that graduate scholars and researchers experience in their research journey. Written in an easy-to-understand style, this book lays out a practical roadmap to bring you clarity when you are feeling stuck, and the how-tos in addressing research expectations. =============== "Every page of Dr Yoong's book brought back memories of my PhD program in early 1970 at a Midwestern U.S. university. More specifically, it brought back memories of fellow students who did not complete the program. Reading this book before or during their studies would have helped many of them be successful. I hope to ensure that students entering our Ph.D. program read this publication. It would be even more beneficial if they read it before making a decision to pursue a doctorate." Professor Dr Douglas A. Boyd Emeritus Professor of Communication University of Kentucky Lexington, KY, U.S.A. "In 3 Years for a PhD? Professor Yoong provides a highly accessible reflection and practical guide through the journey of a PhD. Drawing from personal experience undertaking his PhD in Australia and as a supervisor, the book takes us through the personal and intellectual attributes required and developed in undertaking a PhD, as well as the people encountered at various stages on the way to completing a successful thesis and embarking on a research career. I really enjoyed the book; it is written in an accessible style with many of the points often not addressed in this kind of book." Professor Dr Richard Fitzgerald Research Committee Chair Department of Communication University of Macau, China "I wish I could have read this book during my doctoral study! Dr Yoong's personal and professional expertise and insights into his research and supervision experiences are fruitful and relevant to those who plan to undertake their research endeavours. Despite the ups and downs of your research journey, this book is definitely your great companion to guide you until the end of the tunnel." Assoc. Prof. Dr Singhanat Kenny Nomnian Deputy Director for Communication and Academic Services Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia Mahidol University, Thailand "This is a book for any graduate student who is in a stare-down contest with their M.A. thesis or PhD dissertation. David Yoong has been there, and he did more than live to tell the tale: He has also gone on to coach many others to completion. If you are looking for a companion and guide to walk you through the rough patches, then pick up this heartfelt and insightful manual. It is written for you." Assoc. Prof. Dr Jamin Pelkey Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Ryerson University, Canada "This is one little book every graduate student should read before embarking on a new journey of writing a thesis. It will save them a lot of time and tears." Professor Dr Kenichi Namai School of International Liberal Studies Waseda University, Japan "I enjoyed reading this book, written as it was in a breezy, approachable, and easy to understand fashion. It spoke to the heart of most, if not all, PhD students seeking to finish their research projects in a timely and constructive manner." Petrina Tan PhD Candidate, Faculty of Law National University of Singapore, Singapore "I love the book so much that I finish reading it in one day. As a person that I admire, I didn't know Dr David Yoong faced a similar experience. The book tailored with his experience helps me in getting my thoughts back on the right track." Hazri Shahreen Hashim Master of English as a Second Language Graduate, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics University of Malaya, Malaysia