Review and Write
As a PhD candidate, you are expected to place your work in the context of current research. The foundation of any research project is a thorough overview of existing literature relevant to your research. By continuously evaluating, selecting and reviewing literature throughout the writing process, you situate yourself within a research field, and take part in its ongoing dialogue.
In this section, you can learn more about
- important aspects of reviewing literature
- useful strategies for identifying relevant sources
- building complex database searches
- academic writing processes and workflow
- monographs and article-based dissertations
Share and Publish
Researchers are expected to communicate results through formal and informal publication channels. Making informed decisions about where and how to publish will increase the chances of getting your work published and disseminated.
In this section, you can learn more about
- where to publish
- submitting articles for publication
- publishing and sharing research data
- registering research results
- copyright
Good research practices
Good research practices are essential in order to secure legal and ethical obligations, as well as conduct sound, rigorous and reliable research.
In this section, you can learn more about
- Relevant research ethics guidelines and how to adhere to them
- How to align with Open Science policies and practice
- How to preregister your study
- Research data and good research data management (RDM)
- How to make co-authorship work well
- Reflecting on artificial intelligence in relation to your research
- How to communicate and profile your research
Editors and steering committee of PhD on Track
EDITORS
- Ida Benedicte Juhasz, University of Bergen Library
- Kåre Johan Mjør, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Library
- Anna Hauge Braaten, NHH Norwegian School of Economics Library
- Hege Kristin Ringnes, Oslo Metropolitan University Library
- Andrea A. Gasparini, University of Oslo Library
- Alexandre, Simon-Ekeland, University of Oslo Library
- Sindre Andre Pedersen, NTNU University Library
- Cornel Borit, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Library
Do you have questions for the editors? We welcome suggestions for improvement of the website.
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STEERING COMMITTEE
- Marion Mühlburger, Head of Education and Research Support, University of Bergen Library
- Turid Bogetvedt Hitland, Head of Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Library
- Kari Fjose, Director of NHH Norwegian School of Economics Library
- Randi Halveg Iversby, Director of University of Oslo Library
- Aslaug Mostad, Head of Section, NTNU University Library
- Mariann Lokse, Head of Department, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Library
- Hege Undem Store, Director of Oslo Metropolitan University Library
History
PhD on Track was launched on 23 May 2013. The selection of topics was based on findings from a study of PhD candidates’ interaction with information in research processes. PhD on Track and the study were originally the products of a joint project involving the libraries of Oslo, Bergen and Aalborg universities, NHH and the Bergen University College. The project received development funding from the National Library of Norway.
In 2016 the NTNU University Library and the library of UiT The Arctic University of Norway joined the project, while the library of Aalborg University left. To strengthen the editorial board as well as to cover additional educational aspects, the Oslo Metropolitan University Library joined the project in 2024.
PhD on Track is now a Norwegian site that aims to be a national resource for PhD candidates. The site is run and further developed by the editors and funded by the six participating institutions.
The university and college libraries' network for PhD support
PhD on Track hosts the Norwegian website of the university and college libraries' network for PhD support. The network aims to be an arena for discussing and reflecting on teaching practices and training offered to PhD candidates in academic libraries in Norway.
The network arranges a seminar each year. Programmes and papers from the seminars are archived on the site. Other upcoming events of interest for participants in the network will also be listed on the site.
Do you want to join the network? Contact editors
Are you already in the network and would like to communicate with the others? Contact network
PhD on Track is a collaboration between six Norwegian higher education institution libraries, and is licensed under Creative Commons CC BY NC SA 4.0.
Do you have any questions? Contact us.
