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Inside the minds of doctoral students: investigating challenges in theory and practice
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Bamgboje-Ayodele, A and Ye, M and Almond, H and Sakulwichitsintu, S, Inside the minds of doctoral students: investigating challenges in theory and practice, International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 11 pp. 243-267. ISSN 1556-8881 (2016) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2016 Informing Science Institute.
Official URL: http://www.informingscience.org/Publications/3542
DOI: doi:10.28945/3542
Abstract
This is a report on a qualitative investigation into the challenges and solutions for Information Systems PhD candidature in Australia by conducting a three-phase research process. Information Systems doctoral theses approved within the past 10 years in Australia were identified in three areas of research, using structured evidence-based search and review methods. This was followed by two focus groups. The first focus group provided a forum where participants engaged and contributed by sharing and reflecting on experiences during their candidature. The data generated was thematically analyzed. The second focus group provided a forum to compare, contrast, and combine findings from the first focus group and the theses review. This was then conceptually organized into a SWOT framework for discussion. The findings imply that there is a need, not only for an inclusive candidature research pathway now provided by most Australian universities, but also an integrated research and personal support pathway. The investigation resulted in defining a conceptual framework of value in Australia and internationally, which acknowledges and bridges the academic-practice gap, offering a considerable step for future PhD candidature investment.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | PhD candidature, doctoral students, research pathway, information systems, SWOT analysis. |
Research Division: | Information and Computing Sciences |
Research Group: | Information Systems |
Research Field: | Computer-Human Interaction |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Health and Support Services |
Objective Field: | Health and Support Services not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Bamgboje-Ayodele, A (Ms Adeola Bamgboje) |
UTAS Author: | Ye, M (Dr Michelle Ye) |
UTAS Author: | Almond, H (Mrs Helen Almond) |
UTAS Author: | Sakulwichitsintu, S (Mrs Songlak Sakulwichitsintu) |
ID Code: | 110782 |
Year Published: | 2016 |
Deposited By: | Health Sciences |
Deposited On: | 2016-08-13 |
Last Modified: | 2018-03-28 |
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