Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Lucinda S. Spaulding

Navigating the Doctoral Journey (eBook, ePUB)

A Handbook of Strategies for Success

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This co-edited book provides doctoral candidates with a practical, cross-discipline handbook for successfully navigating the doctoral process - from initial program selection to the final dissertation defense and preparing for the faculty interview. Invited chapters from established higher education experts cover topics ranging from university and program selection, preparing for comprehensive exams and dissertation research, self-care and self-management strategies, and recommendations for maintaining personal and professional support systems. Each chapter includes strategies for success and practical tips, including how to create a study guide for the comprehensive examination, how to create a professional support group, how to talk to your family about the doctoral process, how to select and work with a chair and committee, how to identify an appropriate research design, how to navigate the IRB process, and how to master the research and writing process.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 226
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Juni 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781475803754
• Artikelnr.: 41131101

Autorenporträt

Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Ed.D. serves as the Chair for Doctoral Research, teaches research, analysis and proposal development courses, and chairs dissertations for the School of Education doctoral program at Liberty University.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: The Nature of the Doctoral Journey Part I: The Entry Stage
Chapter 1: Choosing the Right Type of Program Chapter 2: Communicating
Needs and Nurturing Familial Relationships Chapter 3: Assessing and
Allotting Resources Part II: The Knowledge & Skill Development Stage
Chapter 4: Using Neuro-Informed Education as a Self-Intervention for
Doctoral Success Chapter 5: Managing Stress and Burnout Chapter 6:
Overcoming Statistics Anxiety and Being Successful in Data Analysis Chapter
7: Leveraging Technology for Scholarship Chapter 8: Creating a Scholarly
Community and Collegial Support System Part III: The Consolidation Stage
Chapter 9: The Transition From Autonomous to Self-Directed Learning Chapter
10: Building Professional Relationships with Faculty Chapter 11: The
Comprehensive Examination Part IV: The Research & Scholarship Stage Chapter
12: Learning to Think Critically Using Cognitive and Metacognitive
Strategies Chapter 13: Making a Case in Your Literature Review Chapter 14:
Right-Sizing Your Research Topic Chapter 15: Right-Sizing Your Research
Method Chapter 16: The Nature of Qualitative Research Chapter 17: The
Nature of Quantitative Research Chapter 18: Ethical Considerations in
Research Involving Human Participants Part V: The Completion Stage Chapter
19: From Dissertation to Publication and Presentation Chapter 20: From
Student to Professor About the Authors and Editors