Quote from Literature_Forum on August 29, 2025, 6:20 pm

Hello, English Literature Masters!

As it happens, after completing a master’s degree, many people consider pursuing a PhD. However, many lack a concrete plan or the necessary guidance required to sail across the vast ocean smoothly. Therefore, we have taken on this task on this forum to make the journey of research scholars smooth, comfortable, and as productive as possible.

For those who wish to learn the tricks and tips for making their English literature PhD a smooth experience, please post your queries, and our experts will be happy to answer them.

To begin with, we will request our experts to throw light on the following queries regarding the English Literature PhD:

1. Should you do a PhD in English literature? Or, who should do a PhD in English Literature? Pros & cons of doing a PhD in English Literature?
2. If you are one of those who say yes, what are the initial steps to think about before sending your application for a PhD?
3. How to finalise a research topic for a PhD in English Literature?
4. How to collect materials necessary to write a synopsis to send along with a proposal?
5. How to conduct a proper literature review?
6. How to plan chapters for your thesis?
7. How to start drafting your thesis?
8. How to make sure to have the full support of your research supervisor?
9. How to and when to plan your research paper publications necessary for the PhD?
10. How to finalise the drafts and begin your final formatting for the publishing and binding of your thesis copies?
11. How to plan your defence of the topic, research and findings?

 

You can add more questions to this list and continue the discussion.

All the best, guys!