A PhD answers a question, it is a process for answering a question. Do you know the process already, do you know how to answer the question, do you understand t

A PhD answers a question, it is a process for answering a question. Do you know the process already, do you know how to answer the question, do you understand the research process. Are you able to tick all of the todo list items that are used to do research. How to Organize Your Thesis - describes the output of a PhD. If you already have created output that includes most of the items listed, then sure maybe you can skip the PhD bit, won't be the first time. Bunch of PhD related links that I found invaluable: http://www.dmoz.org/Reference/Education/How_To_Study/Postgraduate_Research/ http://www.dmoz.org/Reference/Education/How_To_Study/Postgra...