Book : The Dissertation Journey A Practical And...

-Titulo Original : The Dissertation Journey A Practical And Comprehensive Guide To Planning, Writing, And Defending Your Dissertation (updated)

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Corwin

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Review The Dissertation Journey has been a valuable read for graduate and doctoral students for more than a decade, providing an accessible and practical guidebook for the journey of research. Dr. Roberts and Dr. Hyatt bring years of doctoral teaching and dissertation advising experience to this essential book. My students’ comments and my own experiences with referring to the book for my dissertation seminars reinforce the value of this highly recommended text. -- Stuart Allen, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Organizational Leadership, Robert Morris University Published On: 2018-05-07 This book offers an excellent practical guide for doctoral students working on their dissertations. Dr. Roberts and Dr. Hyatt’s work ensures the student will have a rigorous,yet rewarding dissertation experience. The book contains sound academic research advice in an easy to understand and follow format. The book is thorough and its benefits extend beyond the dissertation to any subsequent scholarship that the reader undertakes. -- Dr. Farzin Madjidi, Associate Dean, Education Division and Professor of Leadership, Pepperdine University Published On: 2018-05-11 How to reach the pinnacle of academic achievement The dissertation is a tough mountain to climb; half of all doctoral students never make it to the top. To overcome the practical, social, and psychological obstacles along the way, you need a knowledgeable guide and the right tools. This comprehensive how-to guide to developing and writing a quality dissertation provides: Expanded and updated coverage of crucial topics such as conducting a literature review, dissertation support groups, and harnessing technology to conduct research Progress tracking tools, sample forms, resource lists, and other user-friendly elements Thoroughly updated and revised chapters with the most current need-to-know information About the Author Carol Roberts is a professor at the University of La Verne, where she teaches in the Organizational Leadership Doctoral Program. She advises doctoral students, chairs dissertations, and teaches a variety of leadership courses, primarily in personal leadership, communication, conflict, and coaching. Carol is a speaker, consultant, and seminar leader specializing in organizational and team development, strategic planning, conflict resolution, coaching, and personal mastery. She has been a consultant and trainer for the Administrator Trainer Center and Effective Schools Program, the California School Leadership Academy, and the California School Boards Association. She received her doctoral degree in planning, policy, and administration from the University of Southern California. Carol served on the executive board for the Southern Counties Women in Educational Management and was awarded its Woman of the Year award. Laura Hyatt is a professor at the University of La Verne, where she served as department chair and teaches in the Organizational Leadership Doctoral Program. She is an associate of an international think tank, participated as an advisor to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., and was appointed to a White House Policy Conference by the President of the United States. Prior to teaching, she was vice president of education for a production company and part of a collaborative effort that won several awards in the entertainment industry. She earned her doctorate degree from Pepperdine University. Dr. Hyatt has published books, book chapters, and journal articles and serves on editorial boards for peer-reviewed journals. She has developed contemporary research methods utilized by researchers in the United States and in Europe, including the Dynamic Narrative Approach and the Case Story research method. Dr. Hyatt has received recognition and grants for her research, which focuses on the intersections of learning, neuroscience, change, and the pow