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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on using faculty mentoring to empower doctoral students to successfully complete their doctoral studies. The book is a collection of mentoring chapters showcasing professors and dissertation advisors from the most prestigious universities in the United States. They provide an extraordinary range of mentoring advice that speaks directly to the doctoral student. Each chapter addresses a professional or personal component of the doctoral process that represents how these exceptional faculty best mentor their doctoral students. Faculty contributions exemplify diverse perspectives of mentoring: (a) Some faculty are direct and forthright, pointing the mentee toward his/her destination; (b) some faculty share personal experiences-offering mentoring advice from the perspective of someone who traveled a similar path; and (c) some faculty structure a dialogue between the faculty as mentor and you as the doctoral student. In all cases, they open possibilities for achieving success in doctoral studies. Students discover clues to follow during their doctoral journey. Whether the student is just beginning to think about entering a doctoral program, presently taking course studies, under stress, and doesn't know what the future offers, this is an ideal book because it maps the entire doctoral process.
Trade ReviewThe 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
Table of ContentsPart 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
