One of the most common questions asked by prospective students when considering graduate school programs is about the cost. Pursuing a Ph.D. is a daunting prospect, and that’s before you consider what can be a very hefty price tag. From tuition to housing to the cost of being a full-time student for several years, the price of earning a Ph.D. is sobering.
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So what’s it really like to be a Ph.D. student? While it’s impossible to fully capture the nuances of years’ worth of graduate study, with all of its trials and tribulations, a quick Google search returns a multitude of Ph.D. memes offering a rich (and funny!) tapestry of perspectives about the graduate experience. But are they true?
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In scholarly research, the theoretical framework is provided to describe the fundamental theory that applies to a given topic. Having a theoretical framework will help you frame your research within clearly defined concepts to support your research design and data analysis, making it easy for you to accurately interpret your results.
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Each college and instructor has specific requirements for what font size and style you are to use for your assignments. When you are required to follow the APA 7th edition guidelines, it is important to know what font is preferred.
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The running head of a paper, which is also called a page header, contains your paper’s title and page number. According to the 7th edition of the APA Manual, a running head is only required for manuscripts that are submitted for publication. However, your instructor or college may want you to provide one for your regular student papers.
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External validity asks: are the results generalizable beyond the scope of the study? External validity is about the degree to which conclusions about a group of people in a study would be the same for other persons in the population who are in other places at other times.
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In statistics, a covariate is like an independent variable, which means it is complementary or related to the dependent variable. Any measurable variable that has a statistical relationship with the dependent variable qualifies as a covariate. Therefore, a covariate is a possible explanatory or predictive variable of the dependent variable.
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The short answer is yes, double-spacing documents is a key requirement of APA format. But I hope you’ll stick around, because line spacing is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to knowing the ins and outs of what can be a tricky format to learn and use effectively. When it comes to APA style, it pays to take the time to learn the basics and understand the rationale behind one of academia’s most pervasive style guides.
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This is a guest article written by our colleague Dr. Steve Tippins from Beyond PhD Coaching.
Today we’re going to talk about writing your dissertation’s literature review. This is where you give the background of the literature showing the reader you understand where your topic came from. It’s also where you develop your gap in the literature, which gives you the basis for doing your study.
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While every Ph.D. student hopes to experience smooth sailing throughout graduate school, the reality is that occasional rough waters are not uncommon. Once coursework has been completed and the greenlight has been given to proceed to the dissertation, many Ph.D. students find themselves feeling adrift. This is a good time to consider seeking professional guidance.
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