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Alternative Dissertation Formats: Preparing Scholars for the Academy and Beyond

Alternative Dissertation Formats: Preparing Scholars for the Academy and Beyond

Doris L. Watson, Kimberly Nehls
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 10
ISBN13: 9781522504450|ISBN10: 1522504451|EISBN13: 9781522504467
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0445-0.ch004
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Watson, Doris L., and Kimberly Nehls. "Alternative Dissertation Formats: Preparing Scholars for the Academy and Beyond." Contemporary Approaches to Dissertation Development and Research Methods, edited by Valerie A. Storey and Kristina A. Hesbol, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 43-52. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0445-0.ch004

APA

Watson, D. L. & Nehls, K. (2016). Alternative Dissertation Formats: Preparing Scholars for the Academy and Beyond. In V. Storey & K. Hesbol (Eds.), Contemporary Approaches to Dissertation Development and Research Methods (pp. 43-52). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0445-0.ch004

Chicago

Watson, Doris L., and Kimberly Nehls. "Alternative Dissertation Formats: Preparing Scholars for the Academy and Beyond." In Contemporary Approaches to Dissertation Development and Research Methods, edited by Valerie A. Storey and Kristina A. Hesbol, 43-52. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0445-0.ch004

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Abstract

This chapter proposes that alternative dissertation formats be considered; namely a more creative, flexible model while still maintaining high intellectual standards for the academy. We specifically identify several options in this chapter: a three-paper dissertation with distinct yet cohesive manuscripts suitable for publication in scholarly journals, a lengthy one-paper manuscript, a novel, and a portfolio. The format must be suitable for both the discipline and the future faculty or administrative role.

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