The Professional Doctorate: A Practical Guide (Macmillan Research Skills, 14) - Softcover

Fulton, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1137024194 ISBN 13: 9781137024190

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2013

Synopsis

This resource contains concrete, practical guidance for anyone wishing to study for a professional doctorate. It explores the nuts and bolts of the professional doctorate, from framing a research question to putting together a portfolio, and supports readers in the development of deeper critical and reflective skills. This book also provides readers with valuable advice on working with their supervisor, disseminating their findings and influencing their community of practice. Chapters are complemented by hands-on activities and a wealth of case studies which draw on the experiences of real students.

This book will be essential reading for both prospective and current professional doctorate students in any subject area.

About this title

About the Author

John Fulton was raised in Utah and Washington State, and attended the University of Michigan's MFA program. He currently teaches creative writing at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He is the author of the novel More Than Enough and two short story collections, Retribution and The Animal Girl.

From the Back Cover

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1137024194
• ISBN 13: 9781137024190
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256