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Author:   Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw ,  Lucinda S. Spaulding ,  Jill Perry
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9781538197516

ISBN 10:   1538197510
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   16 April 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword Elizabeth C. Reilly Preface Part 1 The Knowledge and Skill Development Stage Introduction Amanda J. Rockinson, Lucinda S. Spaulding, and Jill Alexa Perry 1 Choosing the Right Program Model: A Research or Professional Doctorate Jill Alexa Perry, PhD 2 Choosing the Right Program Modality: Distance Education or Residential Doctorate Jason D. Baker, PhD 3 Assessing University Assets Jacqueline S. Stephen, EdD; Chelsie M. Dubay, EdD; and Jessica Herring Watson, EdD 4 Assessing Personal Assets Jessica Herring Watson, EdD, and Jackie Gish-Lieberman, EdD 5 Navigating Family, Academic, and Work Integration Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD; and Lucinda C. West, PhD 6 Becoming a Digital Scholar: Technology for Learning and Research Victoria Lowell, PhD 7 Creating a Personal Wellness Plan Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD; and Chuck R. Cadle, EdD Part 2 The Knowledge and Skill Development Stage 8 Overcoming Stress and Burnout John Harrichand, PhD, and Christine Mayorga, MA 9 Creating a Scholarly Community Fred P. Rovai, PhD, and Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD 10 Overcoming Statistics Anxiety Lawrence M. Lesser, PhD 11 Understanding Qualitative Inquiry James A. Swezey, EdD 12 Understanding Quantitative Inquiry Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD, and Rebecca Lafountain, EdD 13 Understanding Mixed Methods of Inquiry Dao Nguyen, PhD Part 3 The Consolidation Phase 14 Transitioning from Autonomous to Self-Directed Learning Michael K. Ponton, EdD 15 Consolidating Learning Across the Doctoral Program Dave Holder, PhD; Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD; and Lucinda S. Spaulding, PhD 16 Navigating the Comprehensive Exam Jennifer Fellabaum-Toston, PhD, and Jeni Hart, PhD Part 4 The Inquiry Stage 17 Identifying and Developing a Relationship with a Dissertation Chair Sharon M. Pratt, EdD, and Lucinda S. Spaulding, PhD 18 Understanding the Different Types of Dissertations Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD 19 Choosing Your Research Topic: Literature Gap vs. Problem of Practice Elizabeth A. Zumpe, PhD 20 Understanding the Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks Lucinda S. Spaulding, PhD; Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD; and James A. Swezey, EdD 21 Writing Your Literature Review Jill Alexa Perry, PhD 22 Understanding the IRB Process Fernando Garzon, PsyD; Daniel Hitchcock, PhD; and Jessica McCleese, PsyD Part 5 The Completion Stage 23 Publishing and Presenting Michael Jones, PhD 24 Transitioning from Student to Professor Mark C. Rehfuss, PhD, and Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD 25 Transitioning from Student to Scholar Practitioner Lucas B. Hill, PhD 26 Understanding the Excitement and Post-Doctoral Blues Following Degree Conferment Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD; Lucinda S. Spaulding, PhD; and Elizabeth Debolt, PhD About the Authors

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Navigating the Doctoral Journey provides an in-depth look at the typical structures and expectations of doctoral programs — both the PhD and professional practice doctorates, like the EdD and PsyD. Particularly valuable for working professionals considering a return to school, this book is a personal decoder ring, demystifying doctoral studies. From picking the right program, to mastering research methods, to navigating the competing demands of school and family, you will get a detailed tour of what you are signing up for. Each chapter includes specific strategies for success and concludes with questions for reflection, to help you make good choices and plan for the arduous road ahead. -- Chris M. Golde * career coach for PhDs and Postdocs, Stanford University *

Author Information

Amanda J. Rockinson, EdD, PhD, LPC, is a Professor and the Doctoral Program Coordinator for a learning design and technology program at the University of Memphis. Her research has focused on developing and investigating systems to support the psychosocial, social, academic, and vocational success of learners, focusing primarily on doctoral education and persistence; distance education and technological systems; and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Lucinda S. Spaulding, PhD, is a Professor of Special Education and the Director of Special Education Programs in the School of Professional and Applied Sciences at the University of Lynchburg. Dr. Spaulding peer reviews, publishes, and presents nationally and internationally on topics relating to inclusive education and factors associated with resilience and persistence in higher education. Jill Alexa Perry, PhD, is Professor of Practice in the Educational Foundations, Organizations and Policy and the Executive Director of the Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED) at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on professional doctorate preparation in education, organizational change in higher education, and faculty leadership roles.

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