Research questions, answered honestly
In-depth, no-nonsense answers to the questions MBA, MPhil and PhD scholars search for most — on AI and integrity, statistics and tools, publishing and methodology.
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Questions about phdguide
Is this ethical? Will you write my thesis for me?+
No — and that's the point. We are a research mentoring organization, not a thesis writing service. We mentor, guide, review, analyse and coach; you produce your own work and remain its sole author. Everything stays compliant with your university's academic-integrity policies, so your degree is never at risk.
How does the mentoring actually work?+
You're paired with one dedicated senior mentor who knows your topic, university and deadline. You meet one-to-one, share your ideas and drafts, and your mentor guides each stage — topic, proposal, methodology, analysis, writing, publication and viva. You do the work; they make sure it's rigorous, aligned and defensible.
What is your biggest differentiator?+
Senior human mentors + ethical AI + personalized guidance. Our edge isn't a single tool like SPSS or AI — it's 11 experienced research guides who mentor you personally, using AI to work faster while keeping every judgement human and every word yours.
How do you use AI, and is it allowed?+
We use AI to accelerate ideation, literature scanning, structuring and feedback — assistively, never as an author. Your mentor reviews everything, and you disclose AI use in line with your institution's rules. AI makes the process faster; it never replaces your thinking or authorship.
What do you charge? How is pricing decided?+
We offer transparent starting prices for many services so you can understand the general investment before you decide — see our pricing page. Because every scholar's research stage, scope and requirements differ, some services are quoted after the free consultation. Consultation itself is always free, with no obligation to purchase.
Can I get help with just one stage, like SPSS or viva prep?+
Yes. Every service can be booked standalone or as part of end-to-end mentoring — SPSS, AMOS, SmartPLS, R, Python, NVivo, literature review, publication or viva preparation. Tell us where you're stuck and we'll scope just that.
How long will my research take with mentoring?+
It depends on your stage and how much time you can commit, but structured mentoring almost always shortens it — scholars who were stuck for months often regain momentum in weeks. In your consultation we'll map a realistic, milestone-based timeline for your specific situation.
Do you work with international scholars?+
Yes. We mentor scholars across India, the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait), with time-zone-friendly scheduling and guidance on international thesis and journal conventions.
Can you help me publish in a Scopus or Web of Science journal?+
Yes — publication mentoring is a core strength; our mentors have collectively guided 700+ Scopus publications. We help with journal selection, manuscript structuring, responding to reviewers and formatting. We never promise guaranteed acceptance — that depends on peer review — but we materially strengthen your paper's rigour and fit.
Is my work kept confidential?+
Completely. Your topic, data, drafts and identity stay private. We never resell, reuse or publish your work, and we don't display your name or research without your explicit consent.
Who are your mentors?+
A team of 11 senior research guides — senior professors, former research supervisors, research methodologists, statistical analysts, qualitative researchers, publication experts and AI research specialists — with 25+ years' average experience. Our mentors have guided scholars from leading universities across India and internationally.
How do I get started?+
Book a free 15-minute consultation or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us your stage and deadline, and we'll map your next three concrete steps — no obligation, no pressure.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 15-minute consult. We'll map your next three steps — no obligation.