PhD Readiness Survey Welcome to your PhD Readiness Survey. This will help you in PhD readiness assessment. Readiness generally refers to the level of preparation an aspirant needs in order to enroll and succeed in chosen education field. Moreover students who demonstrate readiness can understand what is expected of them and use those takeaways to better prepare themselves confidently. Your Name Your Email Your Phone Your Profession Choose Your Profession Student Working Non-Working Education Level Choose Education Level Bachelors Degree Masters Degree I know expectations from university or research institutions No Idea Somewhat Clear Idea I possess "academic" writing skills Not Sure Somewhat Definitely I am curious and like to do research Not Sure Somewhat Definitely I have high level understanding of PhD journey No Yes I know how to conduct research No clear idea Somewhat familiar Clearly understand I know PhD involves interdisciplinary interactions No Idea Somewhat Clear Idea I understand academic research publishing process Not Familiar At All Somewhat Familiar Clear Understanding I possess critical thinking and analysis skills Not Sure Somewhat Confident I know how to prepare research proposal during admission process No Idea Somewhat Clear Idea I know how to prepare for PhD Entrance Test No Idea Somewhat Clear Clearly Understand I am familiar with various research philosophical concepts Not Familiar Somewhat Familiar Completely Familiar I am open to take criticism of my work Not Sure Somewhat Very Open I am familiar with the key academic journals and publications in my field Not Familiar Somewhat Very Familiar I understand key difference between PhD and Masters or Bachelors degree requirements No Clear Understanding Somewhat Clear Clearly Understand I know how to publish in peer-reviewed academic research journals No Idea Somewhat Clear Idea Please re-check your answers before you click on submit button. Time's up