Doctoral StudentOs Advisor and Mentor (eBook)

Raymond L. Calabrese is a professor of educational administration in the School of Educational Policy and Leadership at the Ohio State University. Calabrese is the author of five books and coauthor of four books. His recent stand alone books include The Dissertation Desk Reference; The Elements of an Effective Dissertation and Thesis; and The Leadership Assignment. Page A. Smith is a professor of educational leadership and policy studies and associate dean for graduate studies in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).

Part 1 IntroductionPart 2 Strategies for Beginning the Doctoral ProgramChapter 3 Starting the Doctoral Process4 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 Success6 Life in the Fast Lane: Beginning the Doctoral Process7 Beginning the Doctoral JourneyChapter 8 Considerations at the Threshold: The Beginning of Doctoral StudiesChapter 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-EnergizingChapter 12 Getting Over the "ABD" Hump: The Secret is Avoiding ProcrastinationChapter 13 Avoid Being Labeled ABDChapter 14 When Motivation Hits BottomChapter 15 Passion: Don't Embark Without ItChapter 16 Brains, Heart, Courage, and Home: When Doctoral Students Have Significant Personal Issues Completing the DissertationPart 17 Reducing, Coping, and Preventing StressChapter 18 Managing Your StressChapter 19 Eliminate Political Tensions with Your Dissertation Committee and Major ProfessorChapter 20 Life Happens: So What Do I Do Now?Chapter 21 Helping a Graduate Student Develop Self-Directedness in Stressful Times: A Brief ConversationChapter 22 Preparing for Qualifying ExaminationsPart 23 Life after the DoctorateChapter 24 Using Your Dissertation as a Stepping Stone to a University Faculty PositionChapter 25 Using the Dissertation as a Vehicle for Publishing: A Conversation Between Professor and Doctoral StudentChapter 26 Maximizing Your Dissertation to Propel Your CareerChapter 27 What Do You Want To Do With This? Means-Driven Dissertation WritingPart 28 Final Thoughts