What are some of the reasons that should motivate a person to do PhD? Also, why should a person pay for his PhD education if he is supposed to contribute to knowledge?
2006-12-19 06:03:19 · 9 answers · asked by oasis 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
motivating factors (no particular order).
1. Regret: if you have come this far... and 'what if I'd...'
2. Actual Curiosity.
3. The benefit of humankind
4. Social kudos and sometimes can call yourself doctor.
5. Inertia: if you are contemplating a PhD then you've probably already gotten used to an academic lifestyle.
6. Security: A PhD can increase your employ-ability in the market place, even if that turns out to be staying on as an academic.
Payment
Why should anyone else pay?
2006-12-19 06:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by mince42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people do phds because they are interested in a certain field and would like to further their knowledge and knowledge in general about that particular topic. phds are not typically motivated to get that degree for the title or for the money. in the end, it leads to more money but there are many years of hardship financially during the time they are getting their doctorate and during post-doc work. phds are academics motivated by their desire to learn.
phds are typically paid to go to school, although they make very little money. their payment is called a stipend and covers the cost of tuition and other living expenses.
2006-12-19 16:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, education often accompanies competition, the more education you obtain the more like you are to land a great career. Obtaining a Ph.D. after receiving your masters would give you an edge over others in your field. Just like in a regular job if you have more experience you get more pay, if you have more education you are likely to earn more than the people in your field that do not have a Ph.D.
If you really enjoy learning you should definitely seek higher education because in most cases financial costs for this degree is covered by grants and or scholarships.
2006-12-19 20:50:48 · answer #3 · answered by lil_bit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it means more acquisition of knowledge (the more one becomes learned, the more one comes to realize that he knows so little), because it is the next logical step when you have graduated from your Masters, because it means increase in ranking and subsequently the salary scale, because one would like to be addressed doctor, because learning stimulates the mind and enhances the character as well. There are still multifarious reasons based on each individual's preferences, these are only a few of them.
2006-12-19 23:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Person who wants to do Phd. is either intrested in teaching or research, most of prople donot perfer because it takes longer time and if you are planing to get into immediate employment. Most of Phd. programs have good asistantships, unlike for masters.
2006-12-20 03:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by Kutty_21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people think that with PhD education they can gain a better job in the future.
2006-12-19 20:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by vogue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN FAIRLY ANSWERED BY MOST OF THE ENTRIES HERE BUT to really follow someone's advice, I would most deffinetly (coming out of my best judgement) listen to the 3rd and best of all 4th answer. They both have truly summed up the best answer to your question!
-by the way, what are you studying?
2006-12-20 00:16:57 · answer #7 · answered by mothsandbutterflies 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Qualifications make points and what do points make???
Prizes
2006-12-19 14:06:51 · answer #8 · answered by Scatty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because then you will be Dr Oasis
2006-12-19 14:05:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋