| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 281 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Setting the contest -- pt. 2. Socialization for the profession -- pt. 3. Contextualizing socialization -- pt. 4. Intersecting socialization and demographics -- pt. 5. Beyond socialization. |
| Summary |
Despite considerable research that has provided a better understanding of the challenges of doctoral education, it remains the case that only 57% of all doctoral students will complete their programs. This book comprehensively critiques existing models and views of doctoral student socialization; offers a new model that incorporates concepts of identity development, adult learning, and epistemological development; and concludes by developing practical recommendations for all stakeholders. The contributors bring the issues vividly to life by creating five student case studies that, throughout t. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Doctor of philosophy degree -- United States.
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Doctor of philosophy degree. |
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United States. |
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Doctoral students -- United States -- Social conditions.
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Doctoral students. |
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Social conditions. |
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Scholars -- United States -- Social conditions.
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Scholars. |
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Professional socialization -- United States.
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Professional socialization. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Gardner, Susan K. (Susan Kristina), 1974-
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Mendoza, Pilar, 1974-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: On becoming a scholar. 1st ed. Sterling, Va. : Stylus Pub., 2010 9781579224455 (DLC) 2009047565 (OCoLC)465868410 |
| ISBN |
9781441669544 (electronic book) |
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144166954X (electronic book) |
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9781579225438 (e-book) |
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1579225438 (e-book) |
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9781579224448 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9781579224455 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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