Intro
Foreword
References
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: Demystifying the PhD by Publication
The Impetus
What the PhD by Publication Is and What It Is Not
Misconception 1: The PhD by Publication Thesis Is the Same as the One for a Traditional PhD
Misconception 2: Any Form of Publications Can Be Included in the Thesis for the PhD by Publication
Misconception 3: There Are No Specific Requirements for the Synthetic Chapter in PhD by Publication
Misconception 4: The PhD by Publication Is a Lesser Doctorate

Misconception 5: There Is No Supervisor in the PhD by Publication
Misconception 6: The PhD by Publication Is Suitable for Everyone
Uniqueness of the Book
Limitations
Our Aspiration
References
Part I: Landscapes of PhD by Publication
Chapter 2: Same But Different? Identifying Writing Challenges Specific to the PhD by Publication
Introduction
The Doctoral Journey and the Situated Nature of Academic Writing
Identifying the Sample
Analysis
Challenges Associated with Institutional Setting
Scepticism Towards the PBP
Lack of Policies, Models, and Guidelines

Finding Appropriate Supervisory Support
Challenges Common to the Doctoral Journey, But with a PBP-Specific Manifestation
Developing a Scholarly Identity
Time Pressures
Challenges Inherent and Unique to the PBP
Losing Ownership of the Text or Writing Process
Establishing Coherence Between the Pieces and the Whole
Juggling Different Purposes and Audiences
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Ethical and Practical Considerations for Completing and Supervising a Prospective PhD by Publication
Introduction
The Ethics of Publication During the Doctorate

The Ethics of Authorship
Co-authorship
Contribution and Attribution
Biases in Scholarship and the Scholarly Publication Process
Peer Review Process
Publishing Biases
Publications as Proxies of Productivity and Quality
Inequitable Distribution of Resources and Support for Publication
Disparity of Resources
Disparities in Support and Developmental Opportunities
Inconsistent Policies
Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Chapter 4: Retrospective PhD by Publication in the UK: A Rapid Review on Educational Research Commentaries
Introduction
Methodology

Findings
Title Page
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Authorship Declaration and List of Publications
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Questions
Research Methodology
Description and Discussion of the Published Work
Conclusion
References and Appendices
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Metadiscourse in the Retrospective PhD by Publication: More or Less the Same?
Introduction
Metadiscourse and Academic Research
Metadiscourse and Post-graduate Writing
Contextual Framework for Understanding Metadiscourse