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 InfoHoundmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
Descriptionvi, 248 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

SeriesPalgrave 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 226-235) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013029263
ISBN9781137024190 (pbk.)

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