Landscapes and Narratives of PhD by Publication : Demystifying Students’ and Supervisors’ Perspectives

This book includes theoretical, conceptual, empirical, and reflective discussions on issues and experiences pertaining to PhD by Publication for both the prospective and retrospective route. It features formal work alongside reflections on stakeholders’ experiences and addresses formal primary research and research syntheses which survey the landscapes of PhD by Publication regarding its policies, thesis and student experience. The book provides personal, context-specific and in-depth insider’s perspectives towards PhD by Publication and offers a holistic understanding of micro- and macro-level issues by offering research and personal insights. 'Despite being in existence for over 20 years, the route to PhD is still often poorly understood by individuals and institutions. This lively, personal, informative, and affirming text will change that. Recognising the value and expansion of the route to a PhD by publication, and the current lack of published advice, Chongand Johnson have drawn together accounts by supervisors, student and graduates of their experiences of PhDs by publication, and what they learnt that will make the journey easier for others. Containing advice about how to apply, how to select publications, and how to prepare for the viva, it will be a valuable handbook for students and supervisors alike. Full of insights that will resonate with many research students and supervisors, and not only those involved in the ‘by publication’ route, it will help with tackling perennial barriers such as finding time to write, managing ‘imposter syndrome;’, and addressing the loneliness that many PhD student experience. An immensely useful, direct, profound and inspiring collection.' Professor Shân Wareing, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Northampton Foreword References Contents Chapter 1: Introduction: Demystifying the PhD by Publication The Impetus What the PhD by Publication Is and What It Is Not Misconception 1: The PhD by Publication Thesis Is the Same as the One for a Traditional PhD Misconception 2: Any Form of Publications Can Be Included in the Thesis for the PhD by Publication Misconception 3: There Are No Specific Requirements for the Synthetic Chapter in PhD by Publication Misconception 4: The PhD by Publication Is a Lesser Doctorate Misconception 5: There Is No Supervisor in the PhD by Publication Misconception 6: The PhD by Publication Is Suitable for Everyone Uniqueness of the Book Limitations Our Aspiration References Part I: Landscapes of PhD by Publication Chapter 2: Same But Different? Identifying Writing Challenges Specific to the PhD by Publication Introduction The Doctoral Journey and the Situated Nature of Academic Writing Identifying the Sample Analysis Challenges Associated with Institutional Setting Scepticism Towards the PBP Lack of Policies, Models, and Guidelines Finding Appropriate Supervisory Support Challenges Common to the Doctoral Journey, But with a PBP-Specific Manifestation Developing a Scholarly Identity Time Pressures Challenges Inherent and Unique to the PBP Losing Ownership of the Text or Writing Process Establishing Coherence Between the Pieces and the Whole Juggling Different Purposes and Audiences Conclusion References Chapter 3: Ethical and Practical Considerations for Completing and Supervising a Prospective PhD by Publication Introduction The Ethics of Publication During the Doctorate The Ethics of Authorship Co-authorship Contribution and Attribution Biases in Scholarship and the Scholarly Publication Process Peer Review Process Publishing Biases Publications as Proxies of Productivity and Quality Inequitable Distribution of Resources and Support for Publication Disparity of Resources Disparities in Support and Developmental Opportunities Inconsistent Policies Conclusions and Recommendations References Chapter 4: Retrospective PhD by Publication in the UK: A Rapid Review on Educational Research Commentaries Introduction Methodology Findings Title Page Acknowledgement Abstract Authorship Declaration and List of Publications Introduction Literature Review Research Questions Research Methodology Description and Discussion of the Published Work Conclusion References and Appendices Discussion and Conclusion References Chapter 5: Metadiscourse in the Retrospective PhD by Publication: More or Less the Same? Introduction Metadiscourse and Academic Research Metadiscourse and Post-graduate Writing Contextual Framework for Understanding Metadiscourse Accreditation of Academic Knowledge Readers’ Processing Abilities Power Relations in Academic Life Readers’ Attitudinal Vulnerability Different Senses of Otherness Establishment of Writers’ Identity Marketing Needs Creation of Symbolic Capital Methods Results Functional Analysis of the Findings Self-Mentions Endophoric Reference Engagement Markers Hybrid Discourse in Post-graduate Writing Conclusion Corpus A: Retrospective PhD by Publication Corpus B: PhD by Monograph (Mono) References Part II: Narratives of PhD by Publication Chapter 6: The Retrospective PhD by Publication: A Lesser Doctorate? Introduction What Constitutes Doctoralness? Researcher Autonomy, Identity and Doctoralness The Researcher Skills Development Framework My Thesis Portfolio My Development to Autonomy as a Researcher Curiosity Determination Criticality Organisation Creativity Persuasion Summary of Evidence Conclusion Appendix References Chapter 7: Evolving Identities: A Collaborative Autoethnography in Supervising and Being Supervised by Colleagues Introduction Conceptualising Supervisory Relationships: Fixed or Fluid Roles? Engaging Theory Interrogating Fixed Identities Method Concept Map-Mediated Reflections Collaborative Auto-ethnography Dialogue Ian Naomi Karen Insights and Implications Conclusion References Chapter 8: Supervising Students Who Are Undertaking a Retrospective PhD by Publication Introduction My Personal Experience as a PhD Supervisor Retrospective PhD by Publication: Views of Supervision from PhD Students Themselves What Do the Retrospective PhD by Publication Supervisors Think? Advising on the Collation and Number of Outputs Advising on the Originality and Contribution of the Student’s Work Supervising the Writing of the Synthesis Supervising the Preparation for the Viva Key Recommendations References Chapter 9: Demystifying Retrospective PhDs by Publication: A Collective Approach Introduction The Process What Were We Able to Offer? Why Was the Approach Successful? Is This Approach Transferable? Conclusion Appendix References Chapter 10: The Retrospective/Prospective PhD by Publication Journey Introduction Early Stages of My ‘PhD’ Study Journey Pitfalls of the Traditional PhD Understanding Study Transitions Across All Levels of Study Brief Overview of the Stages of My Transition Model First Contact and Admissions Pre-arrival Arrival and Orientation Introduction to Study Reorientation and Reinduction Outduction Mapping of the Stages Themes and Activities A Crossroad: A PhD or Book Writing Applying Transitions to PGT Study and Producing Journal Papers and Research Reports To Do a Traditional PhD or a Retrospective/Prospective PhD by Publication? Applying My Model to a Retrospective/Prospective PhD Publication Route First Contact and Admissions Pre-arrival Arrival and Orientation Introduction to Study Reorientation and Reinduction Outduction Tips and Advice for Success with a Retrospective/Prospective PhD by Publication The Benefits for Me of Doing a Retrospective PhD by Publication Conclusions: Value of the PhD by Publications Route References Chapter 11: The Inside Out and Backwards PhD Introduction The Retrospective PhD by Publication The Process The Inside Out PhD Emotional Well-Being Identity Conclusion References Chapter 12: From PhD by Publication to Full-Time Academic: Narratives of Three Women Introduction Conceptual Framework Methods Findings and Discussion Conclusion References Chapter 13: The PhD by Publication as Preparation for Work in the ‘Performative University’ Introduction PhD by Publication Benefits of the PhD by Publication PhD by Publication and the Performative University Neoliberalism and Performativity Identity Formation and PhD Research PhD by Publication: Becoming a Productive Unit Assuming an Entrepreneurial Identity Negotiating Precarity Conclusion References Chapter 14: Conclusions: Demystifying the PhD by Publication and the Research Road Ahead Rethinking the Value of Doctoral Education PhD by Publication as an Emerging Academic Genre PhD by Publication and Academic Identities References