One might ask why researchers go to the effort of undertaking unconventional, path-breaking work? What makes some scientists more likely to engage in research that breaks from tradition, despite the risks? In our recent study, we considered two possible explanations. First, we thought that scholars affiliated with high-status demographic…
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Working with adult students or new researchers on your project? These tips might help!
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Julie Reeder discusses research roles and skills needed for work in a government setting.
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Research skills involve more than being about to design and conduct a study.
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Those who do finish their PhDs face a highly competitive academic employment market, as the number of annual PhD graduates exceeds the number of available academic openings in all but a few specialized areas of study. Universities are increasingly aware of this imbalance. But their responses are slow and uneven. Our research helps to explain why, and we argue that PhD students must take their own initiative to prepare for diverse career outcomes.
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Research and practice are the focus for December on SAGE MethodSpace, with featured posts from our Mentors in Residence, the co-editors of Research Design and Methods: An Applied Guide for the Scholar-Practitioner. Find the unfolding series of posts through this link. Enter the code SAGE2019 for a discount on your book purchase. Why was this book so important […]
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Research dissemination is essential if you want others to learn about and use your findings.
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Doctoral students who are also working professionals design research “on the job.”
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MethodSpace has featured scholar-practitioners, independent scholars, and citizen scientists who are using their research findings to improve practice in their respective fields.
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Articles, podcasts, and videos about academic and research careers.
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