So, You Want To Be A Doctoral Learner..., Dr. L. A. Davis
So, You Want To Be A Doctoral Learner..., Dr. L. A. Davis
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So, You Want To Be A Doctoral Learner Huh? Are you Nuts?!
A short story of my difficult journey as an online doctoral learner and some tips on how to help you succeed

Author: Dr. L. A. Davis

Narrator: LaTonya Harrison

Unabridged: 4 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/11/2020

Categories: Nonfiction, Education


Synopsis

If you are a doctoral or Ph.D. learner (student) or considering becoming one; this is the book for you. This book is written for the novice researcher. Dr. Davis shares her personal story of her trials as a doctoral learner, her difficulties with a chairperson, her decision to quit her program and how the words "Thank You" helped her to successfully cross the finish line. Also included are, tips on how to choose your university, difference between a Ph.D. and Ed.D., how to find your need or gap, how to choose your chairperson, research techniques, relaxation techniques, her qualitative data collection experience, and tips on how to analyze your qualitative data. To give you a head start, Dr. Davis included some terms that you should become familiar with, websites that may help you, and visualization graphics to help you focus on your goals when you feel like giving up.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa

Have you pondered to obtain a graduate degree? Do you know the differences between programs and the differences in programs between an online university or a brick and mortar campus? If you answered these two questions with “I’m not sure,” then this book is for you. Dr. L.A. Davis in her book So, yo......more

Goodreads review by Tanisha

This was an inspiring and informational story of one doctoral learner's journey toward her goal. She shares her highs and lows, her challenges and triumphs, as she navigates through the murky waters of earning a terminal degree. She has weathered the storm, and deserves her kudos. She imparts wisdom......more

Goodreads review by Kim

Personable Those choosing to pursue an advanced degree, many times, do not know anything about the process except what their adviser tells them. L Davis gives the reader the "lowdown" on the "flipside" of the doctoral process by sharing her personal experiences during her journey to Dr. Davis.......more

An honest reflection of the pains and joys of being a PhD learner...while my journey is still a WIP, I could relate to so many of the experiences!......more