To publish or not to publish: the doctoral journey and Harry Potter's quest
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | To publish or not to publish: the doctoral journey and Harry Potter's quest |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 1417 |
Book Title | Metaphors for, in and of education research |
Authors | |
Author | Antonio, Amy |
Editors | Midgley, Warren, Trimmer, Karen and Davies, Andy |
Page Range | 91-103 |
Chapter Number | 6 |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Place of Publication | Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom |
ISBN | 9781443843980 |
Abstract | In this chapter I will draw on my recent experience as a PhD student and analogise my journey comparatively with Harry Potter's quest for resolution in J.K Rowling's series of the same name. I liken the completion of the PhD journey to Harry's never-ending quest to defeat his nemesis, Voldemort. Throughout this chapter, the destruction of the horcruxes will be used as a metaphor to describe the process of publication throughout the PhD journey. The universal appeal of the Harry Potter novels, and the momentary triumphs Harry experiences as he achieves one goal only to be confronted with the next, helps to explain the process involved in the decision to publish during one's PhD candidature. |
Keywords | PhD; postgraduate research; publishing |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
360203. Professional writing and journalism practice | |
399999. Other education not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | © 2013 by Warren Midgley, Karen Trimmer and Andy Davies and contributors. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. |
Byline Affiliations | Australian Digital Futures Institute |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1w4q/to-publish-or-not-to-publish-the-doctoral-journey-and-harry-potter-s-quest
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