WRITTEN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Doctoral candidates should provide an authentic personal statement to each of the five following questions/prompts reflecting on their own personal interest. In the event that any outside resources are used, resources should be cited in APA format. Submissions should be a maximum of 500 words or 125 words per question/prompt. It is best to response to each prompt/question individually for clarity of the reviewer. Writing sample should be submitted in Microsoft Word format and include candidate’s name.
PhD IT
1) What are your research interests in the area of Information Technology? Why are you inspired to
research in this area, and why do you think it is important to research in this area?
My research interests are on how the Information Technology services are increasing day by day in a
product manufacturing? Suppose if a product is manufactured, how Information Technology is serving
in that manufacture. Interested doing research in Web Analytics which means measuring the web traffic
and analyzing the websites. Web designing and User Experience Designing (UXD) is one of my greater
interests that include researching about how users feel about a product and what else they expect from
that product? Conducting user interviews in order to design a product based on the users reviews and
user requirements. This will increase the effective use of any product. I’m inspired by my daily life
activities. I’m using so many products in my daily life like a TV remote, Mouse, Remote keys, Mobile
etc. Information Technology is serving all the needs of the Product manufacturing industry. I always feel
User Experience is an important and better approach in the product manufacture as well as in designing
a product. If a product is made without any research like product dimensions, how good the product is
performing and how a user feel about that product, the product can’t be made better in the future as well
as no company can business or manufacture a product with better quality in the future.
2) Why did you select PhD in Information Technology? Why did you select University of the
Cumberlands?
My field of interest and my educational background are in Information Technology. I want to explore
more in the field of Information Technology. I pursued both my Undergraduate and Graduate studies in
Information Technology. But I’m not completely into what I’m now. So I want do research in my field
of interest in Information Technology. I want to explore myself and want to surf the field of IT by going
beyond. University of the Cumberlands is having a wide history of 120 years. I feel that University of
the Cumberlands designed a great and convenient curriculum. The course is designed in such a way that
I can attend the residency classes and can complete my studies without disturbing my current activities.
Cumberlands Ph.D. program offers students a unique opportunity to obtain a portion of their graduate
credits by completing courses abroad.
3) As an individual, what are your strengths and weaknesses and how will they impact you as a PhD IT
student?
My strengths are I’m a smart worker who can search for the safest and easiest possible way to finish the
work in the given time. I’m a multitasking guy and also good on debates. Have good knowledge on Web
development and Designing. Good at User Experience interviews and assessments which gives more
impact in writing papers and to approach a new kind of real time research. The strongest point in me is
I’ll never commit the same mistake for the second time. My weaknesses are I’m a bit slow in logic
which impacts my way of thinking. Use to get concluded on few things very easily which impacts my
judgements.
4) Where do you see the future of Information Technology going and where do you see yourself in this mix
after obtaining PhD in Information Technology from UC?
I believe Information Technology is the only endless thing in the world which makes the life easier to
live. It is the only source for new inventions and we’ll definitely see the growth of the Information
Technology in Sky heights. PhD is all upon my interest and I want to satisfy myself and want to achieve
more than what I’m up to. After obtaining the PhD from UC, I want to see myself as a great philosopher
in User Experience designing and want to be a part of many inventions that going to take place in
designing Industry.
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express my interest in the doctoral program in the …………………
department at ………………… University.
ADD experience Job related
I am particularly keen to apply for the doctoral program in the ………………… department
as its research interests are an excellent match for my academic background. While
studying for my masters……… I developed a particular interest in the …………………. I
worked for ……………………. as I wanted to gain some quality professional experience
before I can start my PhD in my field of education.
ADD Professor’s name
This research has the potential to contribute to the academic understanding of
…………………, but more than this, it may have an impact on wider society. With an ageing
world population and increasing levels of memory problems like
ADD SKILLS
I am confident that I can complete the research project which I have proposed, as I
already have experience in …………………, experimental techniques for the assessment of
…………………, and in running a research project. In my master’s project, I designed the
experimental methodology, recruited participants, assisted with the data analysis, and
contributed theoretical knowledge to the write-up. I believe that these skills and
experience will allow me to complete a larger-scale project like a PhD effectively.
After completing the PhD, I plan to pursue a postdoc placement within academic
…………………, likely in the area of episodic …………………. I am keen to continue my
education in this subject and to perform my own research which can contribute to the
knowledge of the field.
Many thanks for your consideration.