The professional doctorate : a practical guide / John Fulton, 3 others.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fulton, John, 1953- author.

Series:

Palgrave research skills.

Palgrave Research Skills

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Doctor of philosophy degree.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 p.)

Place of Publication:

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England : Macmillan, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"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.

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781137024206

1137024208