Confirmation of candidature: an autoethnographic reflection from the dual identities of student and research administrator
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Confirmation of candidature: an autoethnographic reflection from the dual identities of student and research administrator |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2865 |
Book Title | Traversing the doctorate: reflections and strategies from students, supervisors and administrators |
Authors | Bartlett, Cristy L. (Author) and Eacersall, Douglas C. (Author) |
Editors | Machin, Tanya M., Clara, Marc and Danaher, Patrick Alan |
Page Range | 29-56 |
Series | Palgrave Studies in Education Research Methods |
Chapter Number | 3 |
Number of Pages | 28 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Place of Publication | Cham, Switzerland |
ISBN | 9783030237301 |
9783030237318 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23731-8_3 |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-23731-8_3 |
Abstract | The confirmation of candidature is a significant milestone in Higher Degree by Research programs. As research administrators, and as doctoral candidates ourselves, we have observed and experienced many different approaches to the confirmation of candidature process. In this chapter we describe the confirmation of candidature process at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) with a brief comparison to other institutions’ processes. We use an autoethnographic approach to discuss the positive aspects of the confirmation of candidature process for research candidates with the aim of providing a rationale for the process and to answer the ‘why do I have to do this?’ question we are often asked in our research administrator roles. The chapter includes a set of useful and practical strategies that will assist research students to successfully complete the confirmation of candidature milestone. It is hoped that this information will be useful to research students, supervisors of research students, and the academic and administrative staff that are involved in the confirmation of candidature process. |
Keywords | confirmation of candidature; research training; higher degree by research; doctoral |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
390102. Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Library Services |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q56z4/confirmation-of-candidature-an-autoethnographic-reflection-from-the-dual-identities-of-student-and-research-administrator
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