Contemporary Approaches to Dissertation Development and Research Methods (Advances in Knowledge Acquisition, Transfer, and Management)

Uncovering the best methods for conducting and writing about research is vital to members of the academic community, especially to those just beginning their careers. In this regard, graduate and post-graduate degree programs are crucial in ensuring that future academic and professional progress will continue. Contemporary Approaches to Dissertation Development and Research Methods is a pivotal reference source that focuses on current models used for doctoral dissertations and how these techniques impact future research and knowledge in various scholarly fields. Featuring innovative perspectives on the design and function of doctoral programs, this book is ideally designed for practitioners, researchers, and academicians.

Valerie A. Storey is Associate Professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Leadership, College of Education and Human Performance at the University of Central Florida. She is the director of the EdD Education program and Executive Educational Leadership EdD. Both programs are grounded on the working principles of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. Storey earned her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Policy at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. She currently serves as the Chair of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate Dissertation in Practice Award Committee.