文章基本信息
- 标题：Enhancing the Acquisition of Research Skills in Online Doctoral Programs: The Ewing Model©
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- 作者：Helen Ewing ; Kathleen Mathieson ; Jeffrey L.Alexander 等
- 期刊名称：Journal of Online Learning and Teaching
- 印刷版ISSN：1558-9528
- 电子版ISSN：1558-9528
- 出版年度：2012
- 卷号：8
- 期号：1
- 页码：34
- 语种：English
- 出版社：Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching
- 摘要：Failure to complete a dissertation or other required research project is a major factor contributing to doctoral program attrition. The challenges of planning and carrying out a research project are daunting for many traditional students and may be increased for students in part-time, predominantly online doctoral programs. This paper describes the Ewing Model© developed and implemented in the Doctor of Health Sciences program at A.T. Still University. The Model is characterized by a highly structured, sequential curriculum; intense facilitation and dialogue; collaborative learning within a cohort model; and performance-based assessment of core research competencies. The Ewing Model benefits students and the University by ensuring that students gain important research competencies and by contributing to high program completion and low attrition rates. Challenges of implementing the Model include addressing students' inexperience with research and scholarly writing, adhering to research ethics, assisting students with defining a manageable project, and navigating a three-person internal/external committee. Preliminary results of the Model have been positive, with a current graduation rate of 73% and positive student feedback regarding the structure and design of the Model.
- 关键词：doctoral dissertation;research training;distance education;online learning;degree completion rates
