The Doctoral Experience

Student Stories from the Creative Arts and Humanities

Donna Lee Brien, Craig Batty, Elizabeth Ellison , Alison Owens

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Springer Nature Switzerland AG
29 January 2020

Art & Architecture; Humanities; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Study & learning skills: general; Advice on education

This book offers important insights into the challenging yet rewarding journey of undertaking a PhD. Written by students, for students, the book explores a range of case studies from creative arts and humanities doctoral students, embracing a cognitive, emotional and transformational metaphor of the journey. The volume is organised around themes and concerns identified as important by PhD students, such as building resilience and working with supervisors, and includes personal stories, case studies, scholarly signposts and key take-away points relevant to all doctoral settings. With perspectives from all stages of the doctoral journey, this book is sure to become a valuable support to students and supervisors alike, as well as those working in research education and training.

Edited by: Donna Lee Brien, Craig Batty, Elizabeth Ellison, Alison Owens
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2019 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9783030181987
ISBN 10: 3030181987
Pages: 253
Publication Date: 29 January 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Donna Lee Brien is Professor of Creative Industries at Central Queensland University, Australia. She has published widely on and won national awards for her supervision, and has supervised over 60 research higher degree students to completion. Craig Batty is Head of Creative Writing at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. Author and editor of over 70 books, chapters and journal articles, he has also won university and national awards for his PhD supervision. Elizabeth Ellison is Senior Lecturer in Creative Industries at Central Queensland University, Australia. A highly regarded supervisor, she is the Academic Coordinator of the Creative Arts Research Training Academy. Alison Owens is Senior Lecturer at the Australian Catholic University, Australia. Having completed two PhDs, she is an expert in higher education and creative arts, with a particular interest in the internationalisation of teaching and learning.