Helping Graduate Students Develop a Research Path. (13th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: DeVaney, Sharon A.; Wilmarth, Melissa J.; Lee, Young‐A; Delgadillo, Lucy M.; Spangler, Alice
• Is Part Of: Family and consumer sciences research journal. Volume 47:Number 4(2019:Jun.)
• Page Start: 384
• Page End: 394
• Publication Date: 2019-05-13
• Subjects: adviser -- dissertation -- graduate students -- Ph.D. -- research -- thesis; Home economics -- Periodicals; Home economics -- Research -- Periodicals; Families -- Periodicals; 640
• DOI: 10.1111/fcsr.12308
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-727X

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this article is to share suggestions for developing a research program or path for incoming or current graduate students. Students should inquire if any research opportunities will be available. The topic of a dissertation should be manageable in size and scope. The topic of a thesis or dissertation could lead to other projects so students should have a genuine interest in the topic. Students should become acquainted with faculty and their research before inviting a faculty member to be the student's adviser. When a thesis or dissertation is nearing completion, the student and adviser should work together to develop manuscripts based on the research.