What Exactly Is a Doctorate?

I know this article from Dr Hz facebook :)

Source : http://gizmodo.com/5613794/what-is-exactly-a-doctorate

Ever wondered what getting a doctorate really means? Matt Might, professor of Computer Science at the University of Utah, explains it perfectly in this graphic presentation that starts with a simple circle.—JD

Every fall, I explain to a fresh batch of Ph.D. students what a Ph.D. is.
It's hard to describe it in words.
So, I use pictures.

Read below for the illustrated guide to a Ph.D.

1. Imagine a circle that contains all of human knowledge:

2. By the time you finish elementary school, you know a little:

  

 3. By the time you finish high school, you know a bit more:

4. With a bachelor's degree, you gain a specialty:

5. A master's degree deepens that specialty:

 

6. Reading research papers takes you to the edge of human knowledge:

7. Once you're at the boundary, you focus:

8. You push at the boundary for a few years:

9. Until one day, the boundary gives way:

10. And, that dent you've made is called a Ph.D.:

11. Of course, the world looks different to you now:

12. So, don't forget the bigger picture:

p/s- just want to share, very good comment :) :

For those thinking about doing PhD, think really hard about the reasons for doing it, write it down, keep it safe & read it as a reminder when u need a lift while doing yr PhD. Oh yes, prepare a bucket to weight your sweat & tears. Have a meaningful life ( Melor Muhammad Mustakim)