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https://doi.org/10.15516/cje.v19i1.2017

Journey into Doctoral Candidacy: A Grounded Theory Study of Doctoral Qualification Exam Process

Sevinc Gelmez Burakgazi ; Department of Educational Sciences Hacettepe University
Ali Yildirim ; Department of Educational Sciences Middle East Technical University


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The purpose of this study is to investigate the process doctoral students go through in qualification exam. Within a grounded theory design, a series of in-depth interviews were carried out with six doctoral candidates to inquire into their thoughts and experiences. Data collection started four months before the qualification exam and ended approximately a month after the exam had been taken. A total of 127 pages of interview transcripts were produced as a result of interviews. The data from these interviews were analysed in three stages: (1) initial coding and theorizing; (2) selective coding and theorizing; (3) theoretical codes. The theoretical codes were generated from the codes using the constant comparative method. The analysis revealed five interrelated phases students go through in the qualification exam: Ambiguity and procrastination; Getting lost and finding ways; Getting on with the unavoidable: taking the exam; Relief or burnout after the exam, and Looking back with mixed feelings.

Ključne riječi

doctoral qualification exam; doctoral students; higher education; grounded theory

Hrčak ID:

179513

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/179513

Datum izdavanja:

29.3.2017.

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