Strategies for Successful Completion That I anticipate and will be Most Useful for Me Collaborations and Network

 

The first strategy I anticipate using to enhance my completion of the doctorate program is building collaborations and networks.  Marshall, Klocko, & Davidson (2017) note that a healthy set of research collaboration, associations, and networks with professional organizations and individuals guarantees success. These networking opportunities will facilitate information sharing, my understanding of the topic, innovations and developments in my area of study, and new research areas.

Peer/Cohort Support

 Writing groups or cohorts will give me the needed support to complete my doctorate program successfully. These groups will enhance my access to programs that will boost my development of academic skills related to publishing, teaching and writing. 

Faculty Mentor

I expect a faculty mentor to guide me through my doctorate program. The role of the mentor will be to provide emotional, academic, and social guidance to enhance my timely completion of the program while remaining productive. Therefore, I plan to identify a writing group and a faculty mentor to guide me in my journey toward completing my doctorate program.

In conclusion, doctoral level completion is undermined by environmental and individual challenges, writing anxiety, and productivity issues. For instance, financial constraints and challenges managing family and career life can force individuals to drop out of the program. Nonetheless, with support from the faculty, peers, and network, individuals can complete their doctorate programs successfully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Deshpande, A. (2016). A qualitative examination of challenges influencing doctoral students in an online doctoral program. International Education Studies, 9(6), 139-149. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ies.v9n6p139