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Book SynopsisUndertaking a Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) can be a daunting yet career-defining task. Through engaging with research, increasing your networks, and conducting your own research project, you will advance your professional practice and understanding of your field.
Completing your EdD is the new essential text to guide you through your doctorate. It provides a thorough and comprehensive guide intended to accompany you as you successfully progress through your EdD. It is packed with critical information covering key topics from both the taught modules you will undertake and advice for conducting your own research project. Coverage includes writing at doctoral level, conducting a literature review, theoretical frameworks, research ethics, the relationship with your supervisor, and more. Bridging theory and practice, chapters include practical, real-life examples taken from EdD students' experiences and work, as well as extracts offered by practitioners. Written by current EdD teachers, programme leaders and supervisors, and featuring feedback from recently completed EdD students, this vital resource is a must-read for any EdD candidate and will remain a go-to guide for qualified professionals working in education and beyond.
Trade Review"The book provides essential reading to help students understand what an EdD entails…it is also a valuable resource for programme leaders and supervisors." -- Carol Robinson, Professor of Children’s Rights, Edge Hill University, UK
“Written by experienced supervisors of professional doctorate programmes in education (EdD), this edited collection is an essential guide for not only for those about to embark on a EdD, but also those who have begun their studies.” -- Tony Hudson
Table of ContentsChapter 1. The structure of a professional doctorate in education; why choose it?
Jane CreatonChapter 2. Your relationship with your supervisor:
Sue Taylor Chapter 3. Ethics in educational research:
Paula Zwozdiak-Myers Chapter 4. Writing the Literature Review:
Leena Helavaara Robertson Chapter 5. Developing a theoretical framework:
Mike Watts Chapter 6. Research design and methodological approaches:
Kate Hoskins Chapter 7. Analysing and interpreting data:
Jim Crawley Chapter 8. Getting over the finishing line:
Iona Burnell and Gerry Czerniawski Chapter 9. The examination process and your viva:
Jodi Roffey-Barentsen and Richard Malthouse Chapter 10. Post qualification 'now you're a doctor, what next?'
Jodi Roffey-Barentsen (with contributions from Jane Creaton, Kate Hoskins, Sue Taylor, Mike Watts and Gina Wisker)
