Are you thinking about embarking on postgraduate qualifications? Are you unsure how to juggle the challenges of a doctorate alongside your clinical workload and personal responsibilities? Then this new book from academic and health professional Dr Janet Deane is for you. Written from personal experience, Doctorate: Finding Your Way will help you navigate the entire process of your PhD journey, from choosing your research topic to undertaking the course and assessment, obtaining funding, managing your time, and optimising your health and wellbeing. The book is packed full of tips and advice from other health professionals who have successfully completed their doctorates. This book will be especially useful for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who are considering doctoral research with a view to becoming future research leaders in their field. INDICE: Chapter number and title Author Synopsis From Author Chapter One: A journey of exploration Janet Deane This chapter serves as an introduction and overview. I believe in order to become future research leaders we have to look backward before we look forward. This chapter covers where my curiosity came from, my values and how my background informed my future research career. It invites readers to do the same and reflect upon their journey and values. Chapter Two: The doctoral process Janet Deane This chapter will uncover and demystify the doctoral steps, including choosing the research topic, academic support, course requirements and assessment process (thesis and viva voce) Chapter Three: Funding Janet Deane Funding is a core aspect of doctoral training. Tips will be provided in terms of how to successfully apply for grants/fellowships. The preparation, time and commitment required will be discussed and the importance of persisting beyond failure will be considered. Chapter Four: Project Management Janet Deane Direction will be provided in terms of how best to manage a doctoral study. Advice re- goal setting, writing, engaging with feedback and time management will be provided. Chapter Five: Supervision and Mentorship Janet Deane One of the key challenges within the doctoral journey is to manage your supervision and mentorship. Proactivity, engagement with feedback and knowing what to do when problems arise will be critical aspects discussed in this chapter. Chapter Six: Personal Development Janet Deane To prepare to become a future research leaders, there are a lot of skills required. It is important to plan and identify gaps in knowledge, to set personal goals and to identify resources to help you. Most importantly it is vital to learn from failure. This chapter shares practical tips around personal development that extends beyond the PhD. Chapter Seven: Health and Wellbeing Janet Deane Maintaining a healthy physical and mental wellbeing is important for all in the often busy and hectic modern world that we live in. The highs and lows of completing doctoral studies can lead to neglecting one's own personal wellbeing and subsequently this may have a negative impact on both your physical and mental health. This chapter offers some support and advice to readers. Chapter Eight: The doctoral parent or carer Janet Deane NMAHPs enter doctoral research following many years of clinical experience, often representing a population of adult learners with parental and caring responsibilities. In this chapter I share my personal journey and advise in terms of how to balance family/caring responsibilities with doctoral education.
- ISBN: 978-0-323-87928-6
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 200
- Fecha Publicación: 30/01/2025
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés