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The Companion Dissertation: Enriching the Doctoral Experience
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|September 7, 2017
Summary
Collaborative companion dissertations enhance doctoral education by fostering student connections and improving research outcomes. This innovative approach combats PhD attrition by promoting teamwork and shared inquiry.
Area of Science:
- Doctoral Education
- Collaborative Research
Background:
- Traditional doctoral dissertations are individualistic.
- Innovative models like the companion dissertation are emerging.
- Companion dissertations involve collaborative inquiry among peers with shared interests.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the lack of innovative approaches in doctoral dissertation completion.
- To explore the utility of generative leadership as a framework for dissertation innovation.
Main Methods:
- Development of the companion dissertation model.
- Application of generative leadership principles to facilitate interaction and innovation.
Main Results:
- The companion dissertation process led to diverse perspectives and richer data.
- Enhanced data analysis and more robust research outcomes were observed.
- Crucially, it fostered essential student-to-student connectedness, aiding dissertation completion.
Conclusions:
- High PhD attrition rates necessitate innovative completion strategies.
- The companion dissertation model offers a promising solution.
- This collaborative approach is vital for doctoral student success.
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