December 2009
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Deciding if and how to pursue doctoral work →
“The goal of this chapter is to help readers weigh the factors related to deciding whether to pursue a terminal degree, as well as to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the decision-making process as it related to pursuing doctoral education.”
Dec 19th
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Survey on Doctoral Education and Career... →
The Survey on Doctoral Education and Career Preparation is a national survey of doctoral students intended to provide a snapshot of their experiences and goals. Over 4,000 students completed the 20-page survey. These students were from 27 selected universities, one cross-institutional program (The Compact for Faculty Diversity), and represented 11 arts and sciences disciplines.
Dec 19th
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lacuna
lacuna |ləˈk(y)oōnə| noun ( pl. -nae |-nī; -nē| or -nas ) an unfilled space or interval; a gap : the journal has filled a lacuna in Middle Eastern studies. • a missing portion in a book or manuscript. • Anatomy a cavity or depression, esp. in bone. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin, ‘pool,’ from lacus ‘lake.’
Dec 2nd