Undertaking a doctorate is a unique experience. It is creative, challenging, emotionally and intellectually demanding, and should be immensely rewarding. With 30 chapters written by experienced academics, recent graduates and current candidates from across Australia and New Zealand,Doctorates Downunder Second Edition is designed to prepare research candidates for the journey ahead, and guide them throughout their doctoral program. Updating and expanding on the first edition, whilst maintaining key features and benefits, Doctorates Downunder Second Edition focuses on integral aspects of doctoral study, providing theoretically sound frameworks for research and highly practical ideas and advice.