General Hints for Doctoral Students

On this page, you will find an overview of foundational literature that engages with typical mistakes, best practices and general advice for doctoral students. Consulting these original publications is recommended for a comprehensive understanding.

Articles by Varun Grover give an introduction to doctoral study and important factors to consider for students. Among them, it is highly recommended to engage with:

• 10 Mistakes Doctoral Students Make in Managing their Program
• Successfully Navigating the Stages of Doctoral Study
• A Rough Model for Success in Doctoral Study

Recommended papers that engage with publication strategy:

• The Long and Winding Road: Getting Papers Published in Top Journals
• Publication Strategy for Junior Researchers

Formalities, policies and recommendations on scientific integrity:

• AIS Code of Research Conduct
• Data Overlap Policies at AMJ
• Plagiarism Policies and Screening at AMJ
• Recommendations Towards Academic Integrity
• Other Resources on Publishing and Writing Academic Research