Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Ed.D. serves as the Chair for Doctoral Research, teaches research, analysis and proposal development courses, and chairs dissertations for the School of Education doctoral program at Liberty University. Lucinda S. Spaulding, Ph.D. teaches research courses, chairs dissertations, and supervises and supports doctoral research in the Ed.D. program at Liberty University’s School of Education.

[T]his text’s strength is in its usefulness in higher education practice as it provides a quick, but thorough reference for both students and professors. While the book is easy to read and is written more like a conversation with a good friend than a weighty academic text, the imagery used throughout allows readers to easily connect with and internalize the process. Furthermore, the editors expertly knit the chapters together in a way that considers the needs of the student as a whole person. . . .[T]he proffered advice for balancing all of these multiple demands is both timely and practical. . . .[T]his book provides a vital contribution to the literature in higher education for students and professors. Simply stated, Navigating the Doctoral Journey: A Handbook of Strategies for Success is a must read for anyone in higher education.

• Introduction: The Nature of the Doctoral JourneyPart I: The Entry StageChapter 1: Choosing the Right Type of ProgramChapter 2: Communicating Needs and Nurturing Familial RelationshipsChapter 3: Assessing and Allotting ResourcesPart II: The Knowledge & Skill Development StageChapter 4: Using Neuro-Informed Education as a Self-Intervention for Doctoral SuccessChapter 5: Managing Stress and BurnoutChapter 6: Overcoming Statistics Anxiety and Being Successful in Data AnalysisChapter 7: Leveraging Technology for ScholarshipChapter 8: Creating a Scholarly Community and Collegial Support SystemPart III: The Consolidation StageChapter 9: The Transition From Autonomous to Self-Directed LearningChapter 10: Building Professional Relationships with FacultyChapter 11: The Comprehensive ExaminationPart IV: The Research & Scholarship StageChapter 12: Learning to Think Critically Using Cognitive and Metacognitive StrategiesChapter 13: Making a Case in Your Literature ReviewChapter 14: Right-Sizing Your Research TopicChapter 15: Right-Sizing Your Research MethodChapter 16: The Nature of Qualitative ResearchChapter 17: The Nature of Quantitative ResearchChapter 18: Ethical Considerations in Research Involving Human ParticipantsPart V: The Completion StageChapter 19: From Dissertation to Publication and PresentationChapter 20: From Student to ProfessorAbout the Authors and Editors