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This presentation explores the context of professional doctorate supervision, drawing on findings from the TLQIS project. It discusses emerging issues faced by students and supervisors, including clarity, audience diversity, and the integration of research and training. The presentation shares insights from a national conference workshop and highlights the ongoing development within the professional doctorate network. Attendees will engage in discussions about effective supervisory styles, ethical considerations, and strategies for capacity building in shaping the future of professional doctorates.
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Dr NJ Lee www.ihscr.salford.ac.uk Research supervision for professional doctorate students
Presentation Outline • The professional doctorate context • Findings from a TLQIS project • Discussion at national conference workshop • Professional doctorate network • Where next?
The professional doctorate context • Park (2007) Defining the doctorate • Powell and Long (2005) • European Universities Association (2005) • Lunt (2006) • Tennant (2004) • Evans et al (2005) • Green (2005) • Marion et al (2003)
Emerging Issues • Different process, same destination or not? • Different student audience • Lack of clarity, understanding? • Doctorates are for Academics? • Original knowledge OR training/managing research? • Professional or research knowledge?
TLQIS Project • Evans (1998, 1997) • Heath (2005) • Kemp (2004) • Boucher and Smyth (2004)
TLQIS - Methods Used • Ethical Approval • Group discussion, students and supervisors • One to one discussion/challenges… • National workshop
Themes developed to date • Supervisor style • Pragmatism • Broken discourse/Independence • Broken discourse/Facilitative • Partnership and equality • Posturing • Integration of ‘taught’ and research • Professional issues • Capacity building