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The professional doctorate, a practical guide, John Fulton, Judith Kuit, Gail Sanders, Peter Smith

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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The professional doctorate

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John Fulton, Judith Kuit, Gail Sanders, Peter Smith

Palgrave research skills

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 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

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