To obtain a PhD, you need to:
1. Complete an undergraduate degree.
2. Complete a master's program.
3. Apply for a PhD program.
4. Complete your coursework.
5. Prepare a research proposal.
6. Complete a literature review.
7. Research and collect results.
8. Produce a thesis and write a dissertation.
A typical PhD involves:
1. Carrying out a literature review (a survey of current scholarship in your field).
2. Conducting original research and collecting your results.
3. Producing a thesis that presents your conclusions.
4. Writing up your thesis and submitting it as a dissertation.
5. Defending your thesis.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions or if there's anything else I can help you with.