What is actually a SOP: Statement of Purpose? And what are the general outlines to follow while writing it? Especially in the field of GIS/ Remote sensing/ Big Data.
Do share your experiences or samples.
The Statement of purpose (a.k.a personal statement) is one or two pages long that a Ph.D. applicant writes to convince the selection committee (of a faculty/department) that he has the required level of motivation, enthusiasm, academic background, technical skills/experience, and achievements that can help him complete his Ph.D. successfully at the chosen institution.
More details can be found at the careers service of the University of Oxford: https://www.careers.ox.ac.uk/personal-statements-for-further-study/
Examples of successful computer science and HCI applicants can be found here: http://www.pgbovine.net/PhD-application-essay-examples.htm
The Statement of purpose (a.k.a personal statement) is one or two pages long that a Ph.D. applicant writes to convince the selection committee (of a faculty/department) that he has the required level of motivation, enthusiasm, academic background, technical skills/experience, and achievements that can help him complete his Ph.D. successfully at the chosen institution.
More details can be found at the careers service of the University of Oxford: https://www.careers.ox.ac.uk/personal-statements-for-further-study/
Examples of successful computer science and HCI applicants can be found here: http://www.pgbovine.net/PhD-application-essay-examples.htm
Statement of Purpose is basically a document that expresses your interest and need to study at that particular institute. It should be 2 pages long, preferably. It should be convincing. You should write about the ways you could get benefit from studying there and what you can contribute to their institute. It should be original and have novel ideas about research work. You can find several templates for SOP if you search it on google.
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Like the other two nice responses, a statement of purpose would describe clearly in what area an applicant wants to study, what they hope to gain from attending the university to which they apply, and how the PhD degree will help them achieve their short- and long-term goals.
if I am looking for student - the statement of purpose shows me how familar the student is with my work and what they think they can add to it the originality and whether i can support them achieving their short and long -term goals
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