The Unruly PhD [electronic resource] : Doubts, Detours, Departures, and Other Success Stories /
Peabody, R.author.
This collection features former graduate students who speak frankly about the challenges and decisions they faced along the way to their doctorates. Peabody leaves no doubt that there are as many right ways to get through a PhD, and as many right career tracks on the other side, as there are students willing to forge their own paths.
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I PhDs in Academia; Chapter 1 Derek; Chapter 2 Josephine; Chapter 3 Jennifer; Interview: Kathlyn "Kara" Cooney; Sidebar 1: What It Took to Get It Done; Part II PhDs Beyond Academia; Chapter 4 Anika; Chapter 5 Gabriel; Chapter 6 Kerry; Interview: Peter Weller; Interview: Karen Kelsky; Sidebar 2: What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then; Part III PhDs Redirected; Chapter 7 Rodrigo; Chapter 8 Jason; Chapter 9 Tony; Interview: Lauren Willig; Join the Conversation; Index
Includes index.
This collection features former graduate students who speak frankly about the challenges and decisions they faced along the way to their doctorates. Peabody leaves no doubt that there are as many right ways to get through a PhD, and as many right career tracks on the other side, as there are students willing to forge their own paths.
Higher education.
Educational psychology.
Education—Psychology.
Professional education.
Vocational education.
Higher Education.
Educational Psychology.
Professional & Vocational Education.