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Part-time PhD program: Know ‘why’ go for it and ‘what’ it requires

6/7/2019

PhD programs consisting of full-time, part-time and integrated PhD is gaining importance day-by-day as it enables the individual to obtain recognition, better jobs, etc. While the majority of the doctoral candidates prefer taking up full-time or integrated PhD, there is still a section of aspirants who prefer part-time PhD program. While full-time PhD its own way of functioning and benefits, part-time program works different when compared to that of full-time.
Why opt for part-time PhD over any other PhD?
Today, with growing demand to part-time program many Universities across the globe provide this PhD program.

A part-time PhD consists of few components that are equivalent to full-time/traditional PhD. However, unlike traditional doctoral, candidates here are allowed to flow flexible schedule.
Part-time program doesn’t require doesn’t require too much finance, relieving you from the financial stress
There is no time restriction and you can work on your own speed. This is one of the crucial benefits of opting for part-time PhD.
You can acquire qualification in-addition to experience. Normally, high paying companies do not prefer candidates with nil experience. By choosing part-time doctorate you will have enough time to work & gain experience and also avail PhD degree side-by-side.

Basic requirements demanded by part-time PhD

Minimum educational qualification - Candidates opting for part-time program should have their Master’s degree in allied or concerned subject. However, special educational requirement might sometimes be demanded from the University you wish to enroll.
Residency - Many a time part-time PhD programs allow candidates to complete the majority of their research off-site. However, some institute may require a minimum of one year of residency so that candidate can interact with his/her supervisor.
Qualifying exams - Like any other PhD program, a part-time PhD program demands the candidate to clear the qualifying exam. Sometimes this exam will be offered as an oral examination in front of an advisory department.
Additional time to complete the degree - Part-time doctoral candidates should complete the number of academic credits similar to that of full-time program. As a result, the time to complete this degree program will take as long as seven to eight years (even though you have a Master's degree) when compared to 3 to 5 years of full-time degree.
Project report - Although you take up part-time doctorate, you cannot escape from thesis/dissertation without which you cannot acquire your PhD degree.

To conclude, certain Universities seek special requirements from the PhD candidates. Hence, make sure you go through the checklist before enrolling yourself for the part-time PhD degree.

Great tips for you to choose the most suitable tires for your car

2/19/2019

A tire is a constituent of a vehicle that is fitted to a wheel and filled with air to support the vehicle and allow for acceleration, braking and handling. Manufacturers offer tires in a range of styles and sizes to conform to a vehicle's performance and application requirements. Tires come in a wide variety of tire tread patterns in different rubber compounds to help maximize the performance and traction of a car in a particular environment or application.

Here are some helpful tips for you to select the most suitable car tires:

The primary thing to consider when choosing tires is the kind of driving you are planning to go through them. Different tires are designed for specific types of driving, such as easy ride, durability, sporty handling, or traction in rain and snow. So you can choose one feature that fits your needs.
Consider buying an all-season tire. It's a sound solution for most drivers, that is why automakers usually provide all-season tires as original gears on new cars.
Decide where to buy new tires. In addition to car dealerships, tire stores and gas stations, you can look for discount car tires in discount stores or order custom tires, cheap car tires and even antique car tires online. Most online stores selling car tires offer car tires reviews as well.
As a rule, it is best to replace your tires with those having the same brand, design and size. So check your current tires very well before buying new ones: look for the 'P' (passenger vehicle) followed by the tire's width in millimeters; its height; 'R' for radial; and the last number, which is the diameter of the wheel the tire fits.
It’s best when the installation of new tires is performed by a mechanic or tire dealer because special machines are needed to slip your new tires over the car's wheels.
Keep tire wear even by rotating your tires, as the new cars are sensitive to tires with varying degrees of wear. Keeping tire wear even means your tires will need replacement at the same time, so monitor tread depth to help you budget in advance.
New cars are also sensitive to mismatched tires, that is why it is important to rotate tires as manufacturers suggest. If you even out the wear, all four tires will be ready for replacement at the same time. Although buying four tires at once may be expensive, keeping an eye on tread wear saves you some money ahead.

If you buy your tires from a tire center, make sure the price includes installation and wheel balancing, and be aware that getting new tires does not necessarily mean you need a wheel alignment.

Why Choose Online Colleges & Universities?

2/12/2019

People ask all the time whether online colleges are really legitimate and are really a good way to get proper education. Online colleges and universities are a great alternative to traditional colleges and universities. Attending an online college is a great way to earn a degree in any specific field. Many people who have full-time jobs and families or other concerns to deal with find that they can attend online colleges and online universities.
First of all, before enrolling in an online college, make sure it is certified. To be precise, to make the most of your time, energy and money worthwhile, you must seek out accredited online universities, colleges or vocational schools. Investigate the school properly to find out whether it is accredited and recognized regionally and be sure it is not a degree mill that typically sells you a degree with little or no preparation. While it may seem tempting to obtain a degree without the effort required, it will not do much for your future job abilities and could even land you in trouble legally if you misrepresent your skills.
The following are the benefits you can reap by enrolling in an accredited online college and university:

There are many online college degree programs to choose from. Taking online college classes can be as exciting as attending a college or university class in person. Today, the virtual classroom delivers a great experience in interactive learning with graphics and video lectures as well as message board or chat discussions with classmates and professors.
You can earn your online college degree in your spare time which is a big motivator for many people who cannot afford to attend school full-time or for people who live in an area that doesn’t offer the course that they are looking for. There are even free college courses online that may not earn you a degree but that could give you valuable insight or skills you might not have otherwise learned.
An online university may have requirements before you qualify and you could need to go through the same in-depth process as with a traditional campus-based education. You might have to apply for your college online and submit an essay and transcripts and do everything you would normally do for a local college or university.
You can buy college textbooks online, find an online bible college, and take high-level PhD training or international courses for college classes online as well. Online college courses can be just as challenging and engaging as in a non-virtual classroom so you might even have the ability to get online tutoring.

Today, online college degrees give you the edge you need in terms of credentials while allowing you to juggle your busy life. There are plenty of online resources, online virtual campus tours and other places where you can find out more information to help you make an educated decision about your online education.

How do You Choose Who or What to Study?

1/9/2019

When you have decided an appropriate research design, the next step is to consider data sources to gather information. You can choose either human sources such as quantitative surveys and qualitative case studies or use non-human sources such as existing statistics and documents. But first having an in-depth understanding of both so as to make a wise decision is suggested.

Human data sources
One of the most significant decisions that you need to make when using human subjects in your research is whether it relates to the sample selected to represent your chosen population. You have two sampling techniques: probability sampling that is used for quantitative research and non-probability sampling that is used for qualitative research.

The aim of descriptive quantitative is to give the most accurate description of a trend. You can ask every member of the relevant population to collect data, but this is not possible. That is why probability sampling is used for quantitative research. There are three types of probability sampling: random sampling, systematic random sampling, and stratified random sampling.

In the random sampling method, subjects are chosen randomly with the assumption that any element has the same chance as any other of being included in the sample. In systematic random sampling, the subjects are chosen consistently. For instance, every second name or every seventh person. A stratified random sampling selects subjects randomly from categories.

Non-probability sampling methods are used when you have to expand your understanding of an event. The most common methods that fall under this sampling type are purposive samples, theoretical samples, quota sampling, convenience sampling, and snowball sampling.

Non-human data sources
You can also collect your data from existing sources if you are not considering humans for the collection of your data. However, you still have to ponder over the types of these sources. Here are the existing sources that you can consider for data collection.

Existing statistics
Documents such as portfolios, textbooks, timetables, curriculum plans
Archival sources such as old published documents, letters, ledgers, diaries, workbooks, minutes of meetings
Visuals like paintings, sketches, photographs, maps, logos, symbols, and computer-generated images
Audiovisuals such as tape recordings, video recordings, radio broadcasts, films, dramatic representatives
The internet, for instance, educational sites, govt. Sites, organisation sites

So go on and re-think on your research parameters and choose its ingredients wisely and in a well-informed manner.

Chartered Accountant Interview Tips and Skills You Must Focus on

1/1/2019

In this article, we will be focusing on the interview tips and skills which the Chartered Accountant must develop to get a job in an industry. Many times you would have seen that the intelligent ones also fails in clearing the interview as they lack in some of the key skills. One who is the smartest and most qualified must also prepare for the interviews to get a job in the most reputed firms.

The first impression on the interviewer plays a vital role in your selection as you hardly get a second chance in interviews. So, here we will assist you with various CA interview tips and skills which you must have in order to crack the interview. These Interview tips are compiled with the help of the Director of Best CA institute in India.

In total, there are four phases in which the complete interview preparation process is divided i.e,

Planning for Interview
Gathering/ Preparing the Interview Materials
Interview
After the Interview or Follow-up of Interview

Planning for Interview
Planning for Interview the first phase of planning. In this phase, gather all the information about the interview like will be any test before the interview, how many candidates will be competing against you, confirm the venue and time of the interview, etc. Next, check the complete information about the company and its history. You should be good at doing your homework. Practice/ Rehearse the general and common interview questions. Also, you can refer to the various books to get the bunch of interview questions. Other than the information, one should memorize everything about their skills, training, and experience.

Gathering/ Preparing the Interview Materials
Lookout for all the documents which are mandatory for the interview. Prepare a file of all the documents, in order to represent it to the interviewer. Apart from the mandatory documents, carry multiple numbers of resume, so that you can provide your resume to each interviewer. Also, carry a reference list and letters of recommendation, if any. These things will support your resume. Whenever you are going for an interview, never forget to carry a pen and paper.

During the Interview
The next phase of the CA Interview Tips and Skills is the standards which one should follow during the interview. Whenever you are entering the interview hall, keep a check on the following things:

Ask for the permission before entering the interview room.
Greet the panel of interviewers (all together).
Keep standing until the interviewer offers you a seat.
Introduce yourself with a sincere smile on the face.
Maintain eye contact.
Sit still and don't let the chair dance.
Never place your bags/ documents on the interviewer's table until asked. Keep them beside you or on the extra chair. Keeping the things on the lap is also not right.
Never sit with cross legs.
Answer the questions in a firm, clear, and confident voice.
Dress gently according to the dress code of the interview with polished black shoes.
Set your hairs to a well-groomed hairstyle.
If in an interview you are asked about your articles experience, never say things as you worked under pressure or there was a load of work.
Chartered accountants are suggested to use the term "Member of ICAI" instead of ACA or FCA. Never use the word "sorry" in the interview. In case, if you have made any mistake, accept the mistake but not by saying sorry.
You are strictly advised to avoid the works like "basically", "actually", "don't get me wrong", "frankly speaking", etc during the interview.
Never make the interviewer repeat his question, therefore be very attentive during the interview. Avoid touching the face, nose, hairs, etc during the interview. This shows that you are lacking in confidence.
If you have the know the name of the interviewer, then call him by his name like Anuj Sir.
Always concentrate on your strength instead of weakness.

After the Interview or Follow-up of Interview
After appearing in the interview, if you feel that the interview was great or above average, then wait for the result or else start preparing again. Learn from the mistakes which you made during the interview and never repeat them again. Also, you may look to write a letter/ Email to the interviewer for giving their valuable time to interview you. Also, state your interest in the job.

These are some of the most valuable chartered accountant interview tips and skills which a CA must focus on. Hope you loved our content. You can share your valuable feedback ask your queries by commenting in the below section.

How to prepare Effectively for SSC CGL Exam

8/13/2018

When it comes to preparing for SSC CGL exam, the first and foremost thing you need to do is making strategies. You usually are granted a short time to prepare for the exam, so you can’t jump at mugging up all topics. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a poor performance in the exam. Here are the tips that you should follow to effectively prepare for SSC CGL exam.

The Relation between Radiation and Smartphones

7/3/2018

You can’t imagine your world without the phone; whether you’re commuting, or you are at work, or in your bed - all the time a phone remains with you. Your proximity with smartphones, more often than not, raises a question that whether radiation emission from these phones acts on your health. There have not been enough scientific studies to prove that cell phone radiation can have damaging effects on your health. However, this evokes another question - how much radiation is discharged by smartphones?

How to Prepare English for Bank PO Exam

6/25/2018

English is considered the most difficult section of PO exam although it is more scoring than other sections. Honing skills in English is a herculean task, but you can score good marks by implementing right strategies. The major mistake that you often commit is ignoring this subject in the beginning. Always remember that you should focus on all sections of the exam equally if you want to pass PO exam in one attempt. Here are the tips to prepare the English language.

How education system has revolutionised in the past few years

6/1/2018

“Instead of being like a circus where the trainer uses his stick to make animals do stunts to serve the interest of the audience, the system of education should be like an Orchestra, where the conductor waves his stick to orchestrate the music already within the musicians’ heart in the most beautiful manner"- Abhijit Naskar. At first, I was unhappy with the rapid and drastic changes that are going on in our education system. But after reading this beautiful quote by Abhijit Naskar, my whole state of mind has been changed. Every sector needs changes according to the society for the betterment. So, does the education system. In the past few years, education systems have gone through some drastic yet essential changes, which turned out to be right. Go through some of those crucial changes in the education sector.

Few ways to learn adequate English

6/1/2018

To start your self-study journey of English, you need to find a way which is most comfortable for you, and something that you can enjoy simultaneously. Here are some ideas that will build your motivation to study English, until you can use other approaches to study English on your own.