The professional doctorate : a practical guide /

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 D...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Fulton, John, 1953-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
Series:	Palgrave research skills.
Subjects:	Doctor of philosophy degree. Universities and colleges > United States > Graduate work. EDUCATION > Reference. STUDY AIDS > Professional. STUDY AIDS > Study Guides.

Table of Contents:

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.