The professional doctorate a practical guide / John Fulton, Judith Kuit, Gail Sanders, Peter Smith.
| Author/creator | Fulton, John, 1953- |
| Other author | Smith, Peter, 1956- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. |
| Description | vi, 248 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Palgrave research skills |
| Contents | Machine generated contents note: -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Choosing Your Research Project and Framing Your Research Question -- 3. Developing as a Researching Professional Through Reflective Practice -- 4. Methods of Enquiry -- 5. Contextualising and Planning Your Doctoral Project -- 6. Personal Development and Transformation -- 7. Putting Together a Portfolio -- 8. The Student/Supervisor Relationship: Expectations and Challenges -- 9. Dissemination and Influencing Your Community of Practice -- 10. Assessment and the Oral Examination -- 11. Case Studies -- 12. Summary and the Future -- References -- Appendix: Sample Coursework Assessments. |
| Abstract | "Are you interested in studying for a professional doctorate but aren't sure what's involved? This book offers concrete, practical guidance for anyone wishing to study for a professional doctorate degree. Fully up-to-date and based on the latest developments in the field, The Professional Doctorate: - Supports you through every stage of the journey, from identifying your research project and choosing your methodology through to the final assessment - Gives advice on working with your supervisor, disseminating your findings and influencing your community of practice - Encourages you to reflect on your personal development and transformation - Features detailed case studies from real-life students Based on the authors' extensive experience of working with professional doctoral students, this much-needed resource will help you to master all aspects of this demanding degree"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-235) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2013029263 |
| ISBN | 9781137024190 (pbk.) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |