Doctoral studies as an initiatory trial: expected and taken-for-granted practices that impede PhD students’ progress
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DOI: 10.1080/13562517.2018.1449742
Abstract: ABSTRACT Intellectual abilities alone are not sufficient to successfully progress through doctoral studies. Research indicates that modes of training and the context and conditions in which doctoral studies take place also have a significant impact… read more here.
Keywords: taken granted; studies initiatory; doctoral studies; initiatory trial ... See more keywords
What can universities do to support all their students to progress successfully throughout their time at university?
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DOI: 10.1080/13603108.2016.1203368
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article reviews the findings from a UK nationwide project on the causes of differences in student outcomes in higher education. The project was commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for England and… read more here.
Keywords: higher education; education; universities support; students progress ... See more keywords