http://myresearchspace.grs.uwa.edu.au/blogs/theezoneblog/archive/2007/10/08/me-write-pretty-one-day.aspxExaminers all appreciate a good story. The entire study was characteristic of being well thought out, well organized and professionally and scientifically conducted. The Thesis (and research) flowed very nicely from one step to the next and told a veryenCommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Build: 61025.2)http://myresearchspace.grs.uwa.edu.au/blogs/theezoneblog/archive/2007/10/08/me-write-pretty-one-day.aspx#3795Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:53:55 GMT8a7e208b-72ee-48b9-aab7-de231d5a09bf:3795robyn.owens<p>&quot;Once upon a time, the PhD process was viewed as a quasi apprenticeship in becoming an independent researcher, and the dissertation itself was seen as the final piece of evidence that the student was now ready to pursue independent research. While there are specific criteria for assessing PhD's, I still like to consider the old view. To me a good PhD is one that creates the impression that the student has completed their apprenticeship and is now able to pursue an independent research career.&quot;</p>