The Education Dissertation: A Guide for Practitioner Scholars

Written for doctoral students of education who are also currently working ion the field, this book provides specific and accessible guidance for the entire dissertation process, from finding a topic to conducting the literature review to writing and defending the dissertation. Grounded in adult learning theory, this volume

• Offers a clear and easy-to-follow approach that highlights key milestones with concrete goals and workable methods at each step
• Discusses how practitioner scholars can apply their work experience to the dissertation
• Includes organizational templates complete with detailed charts, checklists, a timeline, student examples, and rubrics
• Provides tips throughout to help students think through situations
• Covers both quantitative and qualitative research

Perfect for practicing educators at any stage of the dissertation process, this resource provides the "big picture" framework as well as the nitty-gritty details.

Writing a dissertation requires focus and commitment. The Education Dissertation provides a step-by-step process for developing and completing an academically rigorous dissertation in a time-efficient manner.

Written for doctoral students of education who are also currently working ion the field, this book provides specific and accessible guidance for the entire dissertation process, from finding a topic to conducting the literature review to writing and defending the dissertation. Grounded in adult learning theory, this volume

• Offers a clear and easy-to-follow approach that highlights key milestones with concrete goals and workable methods at each step
• Discusses how practitioner scholars can apply their work experience to the dissertation
• Includes organizational templates complete with detailed charts, checklists, a timeline, student examples, and rubrics
• Provides tips throughout to help students think through situations
• Covers both quantitative and qualitative research

Perfect for practicing educators at any stage of the dissertation process, this resource provides the "big picture" framework as well as the nitty-gritty details.

Dan W. Butin is the founding dean of the school of education at Merrimack College. He is the editor and author of over fifty books, articles, and book chapters, including the books Teaching Social Foundations of Education and Service-Learning and Social Justice Education. Dr. Butin’s research focuses on issues of educator preparation and policy and community engagement. Dr. Butin has been the assistant dean of the school of education at Cambridge College and a faculty member at Gettysburg College. Prior to working in higher education, Dr. Butin taught middle school, in an adult GED program, and was the chief financial officer of Teacher For America. More about Dr. Butin’s teaching and scholarship can be found at http://danbutin.org/.