Full Description
Mentoring is vital to success in both achieving a doctorate and in establishing a productive, satisfying career. Yet, the current apprenticeship model of doctoral education leaves many students feeling mystified, isolated, and overwhelmed. This book provides an antidote to marginalization in the academy. Drawing from the experiences of current and recent doctoral candidates, Mentoring and Making It illuminates the often covert norms of the academic enterprise and provides a rich and detailed overview of the steps involved in "becoming a PhD." Written for students aspiring toward the doctorate, current doctoral candidates, and PhDs positioned at any step on the tenure ladder, Mentoring and Making It is an essential guide for PhD earners in their quest to create a rewarding career path within or outside of the ivory tower.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction: Becoming a PhD Chapter 2 Before You Begin: Choosing an Advisor, Finding a Mentor Chapter 3 Mentoring and Metamorphosis: Becoming a PhD Chapter 4 Mentoring and Mothering in Academe: Remaining True to Your Life Goals Chapter 5 Mentoring and Mastery: Getting to Tenure Chapter 6 Mentoring and Moving On: Leaving the Ivory Tower
