R&L Education
Pages: 162
Trim: 6 x 9⅛
978-1-60709-450-0 • Paperback • August 2010 • $38.00 • (£30.00)
978-1-60709-451-7 • eBook • August 2010 • $36.00 • (£30.00)
Raymond L. Calabrese is a professor of educational administration in the School of Educational Policy and Leadership at the Ohio State University. Calabrese is the author of five books and coauthor of four books. His recent stand alone books include The Dissertation Desk Reference; The Elements of an Effective Dissertation and Thesis; and The Leadership Assignment. Page A. Smith is a professor of educational leadership and policy studies and associate dean for graduate studies in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
Part 1 Introduction
Part 2 Strategies for Beginning the Doctoral Program
Chapter 3 Starting the Doctoral Process
4 Ten Suggestions When Starting the Doctoral Process: You Are Still a Person, Too, Aren't You?
5 Thinking about Starting a Doctoral Program? Plan Ahead for Success
6 Life in the Fast Lane: Beginning the Doctoral Process
7 Beginning the Doctoral Journey
Chapter 8 Considerations at the Threshold: The Beginning of Doctoral Studies
Chapter 9 Just Beginning a Doctoral Program?
Chapter 10 You're Sure You Really Want To Do This?
Part 11 Conquering Common Doctoral Challenges: Motivation, Procrastination, and Re-Energizing
Chapter 12 Getting Over the "ABD" Hump: The Secret is Avoiding Procrastination
Chapter 13 Avoid Being Labeled ABD
Chapter 14 When Motivation Hits Bottom
Chapter 15 Passion: Don't Embark Without It
Chapter 16 Brains, Heart, Courage, and Home: When Doctoral Students Have Significant Personal Issues Completing the Dissertation
Part 17 Reducing, Coping, and Preventing Stress
Chapter 18 Managing Your Stress
Chapter 19 Eliminate Political Tensions with Your Dissertation Committee and Major Professor
Chapter 20 Life Happens: So What Do I Do Now?
Chapter 21 Helping a Graduate Student Develop Self-Directedness in Stressful Times: A Brief Conversation
Chapter 22 Preparing for Qualifying Examinations
Part 23 Life after the Doctorate
Chapter 24 Using Your Dissertation as a Stepping Stone to a University Faculty Position
Chapter 25 Using the Dissertation as a Vehicle for Publishing: A Conversation Between Professor and Doctoral Student
Chapter 26 Maximizing Your Dissertation to Propel Your Career
Chapter 27 What Do You Want To Do With This? Means-Driven Dissertation Writing
Part 28 Final Thoughts
The doctoral degree is distinguished from most other graduate study by the significant role and importance of mentoring. In The Doctoral Students' Advisor and Mentor, the authors speak to nascent doctoral candidates with important advice on negotiating and securing maximum benefit from those studiers. An all-star team of faculty from across America's prominent doctoral universities share their insights and advice for those eager to maximize the effectiveness of their doctoral education.
— Jon M. Engelhardt, dean, School of Education, Baylor University
The Doctoral Students' Advisor and Mentor provides two gloves: one for the mentor and one for the doctoral student, so both can work more warmly and more effectively together. It is the manual most first generation graduate students have been desperate for forever, and it does what few others do-it speaks to developing the mentor as well. I wish my daughter had this book when she started her PhD program, and I'll make sure she has it when she starts her role as a faculty member and mentor!
— Cheryl Achterberg, dean, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University
Thinking about applying to a doctoral program? Are you in a doctoral program but facing challenges? Stressed out as a doctoral student but do not know how to prevent stress, reduce it, or cope with it? Twenty-five professors and dissertation advisors from prestigious universities mentor the reader through the doctoral degree process. The Doctoral Students' Advisor and Mentor is a treasure of sage advice and will assist students and mentors in successfully experiencing the exciting and challenging journey of doctoral study.
— Ric A. Hovda, dean and professor, College of Education, San Diego State University