The Dissertation Research Guide for the Doctoral Scholar - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1668449099 ISBN 13: 9781668449097

Publisher: Information Science Reference, 2025

Synopsis

The dissertation process is a defining milestone in doctoral education, demanding both academic rigor and personal resilience. Navigating this journey requires a deep understanding of research design, scholarly writing, ethical considerations, and the discipline-specific expectations that shape advanced academic work. As doctoral scholars undertake this transformative endeavor, they develop the critical thinking, inquiry, and communication skills essential to contribute original knowledge to their fields. Beyond fulfilling a degree requirement, the dissertation journey cultivates intellectual independence and professional growth, empowering scholars to become future leaders in research, academia, and practice. The Dissertation Research Guide for the Doctoral Scholar supports all aspects of the dissertation journey, from proposal to final manuscript to defense and the elements in between. It can be used as a compass for navigating the specialized nuances and often complex paths of dissertation research and writing that only a doctoral scholar will experience. Covering topics such as case study research, research methodology, and topic selection, this book is an excellent resource for graduate students, doctoral scholars, research supervisors, academicians, and more.

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About the Author

Robin Throne PhD is a human research protections professional and research methodologist. Her research agenda continues to consider doctoral researcher positionality and agency, and voice and land dispossession from various social justice research approaches.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1668449099
• ISBN 13: 9781668449097
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408
• Editor: Throne Robin