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Writing realities: An exploration of drawbacks and benefits of publishing while enrolled in a doctoral program
Author(s) -
Mizzi Robert C.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
new horizons in adult education and human resource development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1939-4225
DOI - 10.1002/nha3.20063
Subject(s) - publishing , capstone , portfolio , identity (music) , work (physics) , process (computing) , public relations , sociology , position (finance) , position paper , key (lock) , political science , engineering ethics , pedagogy , medical education , library science , management , engineering , computer science , business , world wide web , medicine , mechanical engineering , computer security , finance , algorithm , economics , law , operating system , physics , acoustics
This paper dives into the complicated work of publishing while working on a doctoral dissertation. Although the author recognizes the dissertation as being a capstone synthesis of a multi‐year endeavor, there can be some educational and social benefits to engaging with a publication process. A few key benefits include, but are not limited to, scholarly feedback on ideas, a strengthened writing portfolio and skills, a better position to receive awards, and an expansion of networking opportunities. The author reaffirms existing literature that points out that through publishing work, the doctoral identity shifts from that of being a student to becoming a scholar.