Author: Ronald E. Mickens
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Keywords: american, doctorate, african, first, bouchet, edward
Number of Pages: 148
Published: 2002-03-01
List price: $38.00
ISBN-10: 9810249098
ISBN-13: 9789810249090

Edward A Bouchet was the first African-American to receive the doctorate in any field of knowledge in the United States and that area was physics. He was granted the degree in 1876 from Yale University making him at that time one of the few persons to hold the physics doctorate from an American university. Bouchet played a significant role in the education of African-Americans during the last quarter of the 19th century through his teaching and mentoring activities at the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was one among a small number of African-Americans who achieve

Author: Assisted by James A. VoytukCommittee to Examine t
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: methodology, study, programs, doctorate, research, assessing
Number of Pages: 164
Published: 2003-11-21
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 030909058X
ISBN-13: 9780309090582

How should we assess and present information about the quality of research-doctorate programs? In recommending that the 1995 NRC rankings in "Assessing the Quality of Research-Doctorate Programs: Continuity and Change" be updated as soon as possible, this study presents an improved approach to doctoral program assessment, which will be useful to administrators, faculty, and others with an interest in improving the education of Ph.Ds in the United States. It reviews the methodology of the 1995 NRC rankings and recommends changes, including the collection of new data about Ph.D. students, additi

Authors:Stuart Powell, Howard Green,
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: press, imprint, university, open, worldwide, srhe, doctorate
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2007-06-01
List price: $89.00
ISBN-10: 0335220207
ISBN-13: 9780335220205

This book critically analyses the provision of doctoral education worldwide and discusses core issues for educators, administrators and policy-makers when planning and delivering doctoral education programmes. It is the first to summarise key aspects of doctoral education worldwide in a consistent way, in order to: Inform the sector on the full range of doctoral awards worldwide Allow international comparisons to be made more easily Provide a base line for the international development of the doctorate Give a critical commentary on the state of doctoral education Help

Authors:Jerry Wellington, Ann-Marie Bathmaker, Cheryl Hunt, G
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Keywords: skills, series, study, sage, doctorate, succeeding
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2005-05-20
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 1412901162
ISBN-13: 9781412901161

Whether you undertaking a taught doctorate, or a course of study leading to a PhD, this book offers complete, up-to-date guidance and discussion on all aspects of successful doctoral work. The five experienced authors give advice on every stage in the process of completing a doctorate, from helping you to engage in critical reflection to better understand your own research biases, to useful guidelines on preparing for, and surviving, the viva. Combining general discussion with practical advice, this book is an essential companion to your research. Topics include: Preparing for a doctor

Authors:Dr Hilary Burgess, Sandy Sieminski, Lore Arthur,
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Keywords: open, university, association, published, doctorate, education, achieving
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2006-03-29
List price: $45.95
ISBN-10: 1412911737
ISBN-13: 9781412911733

’anyone seeking doctoral status would benefit from dipping into or immersing themselves in this well written text. Clearly formatted pages with bold section headings make for quick and easy access to relevant passages where readers can watch the authors skilfully untangle the mysteries of research language such as ’theoretical framework’, methodology and data analysis. I recommend Achieving Your Doctorate in Education to students and new supervisors involved in the doctoral research process’ - ESCalate Read the full review as posted on the ESCalate website, the Educati

Authors:Norman Graves, Ved P Varma, Ved Varma,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: doctorate, working
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 1997-10-01
List price: $32.50
ISBN-10: 041514731X
ISBN-13: 9780415147316

In stark contrast to undergraduates, new PhD students often find no framework for study, few deadlines and little peer support.Working for a Doctorate:* Addresses the problems of the research process, such as finance and time-management* Offers practical guidance and specialist advice to both students and their supervisors* Is written by a team of experts who have had a long and successful experience of tutoring PhD students* Contains case studies of current and ex-PhD students* Explores issues such as gender, culture and the fundamental nature of the PhD.The book will be a vital guide and com

Author: American Council of Learned SocietiesAmerican Cou
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: states, biological, sciences, united, programs, research, doctorate, assessment
Number of Pages: 261
Published: 1982-01-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0309033403
ISBN-13: 9780309033404