Deconstructing Doctoral Discourses: Stories and Strategies for Success

This book challenges assumptions about the doctorate and the discourses associated with it, giving voice to doctoral students and supervisors and exploring how these might be de- and reconstructed. It provides a pathway into rigorous research design from reflective and insightful scholars.

Format: Hardback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book delves into the realm of doctoral studies, unveiling and confronting prevailing assumptions about the degree and the associated discourses. The editors and contributors actively challenge these de facto assumptions, reshaping the ways in which the doctorate is communicated through spoken and written language. By doing so, they lay the foundation for innovative approaches to doctoral research planning, execution, and evaluation. The book gives a platform to doctoral students and supervisors, allowing them to share their unique stories, including their motivations for pursuing the degree, the insights they gained, and the impact it had on their personal development. It also critically examines the discourses that shape contemporary doctoral research, exploring how they can be deconstructed and reconstructed. Furthermore, the book raises thought-provoking questions about the future of doctoral study, envisioning potential directions and opportunities. Whether you are an academic, a student, or a practitioner, this book offers valuable insights and practical strategies from esteemed scholars who advocate for effective doctoral practices. It serves as a gateway into rigorous research design, providing a voice for doctoral strategies that lead to success.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031110153
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022