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Gurney, Laura, Ed.; Wang, Yi, Ed.; Barnard, Roger, Ed. – Routledge Research in Education, 2022
The book provides a grounded, narrative exploration of contemporary qualitative PhD research in the fields of language education and applied linguistics. The chapters are authored by current and former PhD candidates studying in New Zealand, with commentaries from international experts in the field. The book contains ten chapters in addition to…
Descriptors: Doctoral Students, Student Research, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Instruction
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Kussrow, Paul G. – SRA Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1993
This article proposes that preparation of a sponsored research proposal is a reasonable alternative to the doctoral dissertation as a means of demonstrating scholarly ability. The skills needed to complete a dissertation are seen as similar to those for developing, writing, and submitting a major proposal for federally sponsored research. (MSE)
Descriptors: Doctoral Dissertations, Doctoral Programs, Educational Innovation, Grantsmanship
Rosales, Carmen Leonor – 1994
This post-doctoral study was conducted to investigate selected features of graduate schools, including graduate schools of education, and graduate programs in curriculum studies in 25 leading research universities in the United States. This document describes the unique features of each of the graduate schools in the universities in regard to…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Research, Doctoral Dissertations, Graduate Study
Council of Graduate Schools in the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1991
Findings and recommendations presented in this study of the role and nature of doctoral disserations are based on deliberations of a task force of graduate school deans and 48 reports submitted by selected universities. Findings are offered in the areas of: distinguishing characteristics of dissertation research and dissertations; originality,…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Doctoral Dissertations, Doctoral Programs, Higher Education
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This July 2, 2004 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "The Provost as Gatekeeper: A Former Provost Offers Advice on Managing the…
Descriptors: Department Heads, Tenure, College Faculty, Plagiarism
Association of American Geographers, Washington, DC. – 1983
Designed for college and university departments and students, this guide provides a comprehensive listing of current graduate programs in geography in the United States and Canada. Following an explanation of the guide format, 146 of the total 169 graduate departments of geography are listed alphabetically under sections for each country.…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Degree Requirements, Doctoral Dissertations, Doctoral Programs