Reflection On The Doctoral Journey

After several literature reviews on the topic of Doctoral Persistence the findings all concluded that 40-70% of doctoral students will not obtain their degree. There are several reason and cannot be defined by one specific reason. Researchers have tried to conduct several studies in varies environments. Some have chosen to send out surveys and analyze data. Others researchers have chosen to send out questionnaires followed by interviews via person or phone. Others have sat in on cohorts and followed group of doctoral students and observed their environment as well as interviewed them and made close acquaintance in order to better understand their course of studies. Others researchers have done good research however, at the

Mark Rowh, the author of the article “Beat the Clock: Students share time-management strategies that can work for you,” talks about the struggle that students have when it comes to time management. Rowh introduces us to the topic of his article by mentioning a high school senior and her daily life. He goes into detail about how her day passes by, and how she struggles to find time devoted to her well-being. He did a good job when he provided us with an example that we can all relate to. “Life is a balance of both busy moments and time for yourself,” says Rowh (2006, p. 24). I totally agree with him on that statement and I always try to make time for myself after I complete my responsibilities. The author collected five strategies from busy

The initial shock of the significant workload and expectations can take their toll, but good time management skills can prevent multiple late nights in a row to get assignments done on time. Kelci Lynn Lucier has worked in higher education for ten years, and has experienced students struggle to try and find the balance between extracurricular activities, personal activities, and education priorities. Luckily, Lucier has four tips to help best use the time provided in a day. Lucier’s first step focuses on managing ones academic time and how it needs to be the top priority above all other curricular activities, stating: “It's important to remind yourself why you're in college in the first place: to graduate” (Lucier). Lucier’s second step is be able to manage personal time, she talks about how unrealistic it is to always be working, studying, or learning, she wants students to try and find time to do something fun with friends or a club. Lucier’s third step is to wkeep the students health in mind, it does no good to stay up until two in the morning studying over a history mid-term, only to be half asleep for the test anyway; sleep is important and without can only increase the stress. Lucier’s fourth and final step is to not be afraid to seek help with your time management, she states: “The most important thing to have for time

Time-management is one of my core academic and employability skills I possess. This skill allows me to prioritise effectively, which includes planning workloads, alongside arriving in a timely manner to places such as work or university. Planning my time for university workloads ' is a strength I have, as I am able to organise and prepare myself, to meet coursework deadlines within the time period

As a new freshman at the University of Evansville, time management stands as a recurring challenge of mine. Between taking 15 credit hour classes, which consist of three honors courses, working and studying, my time to live is pretty much gone. Since being in DISC 110 Student Success Strategies, which I found crazy at first to even be in, I have learned strategies to successfully manage my time management challenges to ensure I stay on track each semester and for the rest of my academic career.

The research by Jazvac-Martek is commendable and offers a much needed discussion on the expectations and motivations of doctoral students. However, I would have preferred a larger and more diverse group of participants. The

Former first lady Abigail Adams once said, “the habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties” (Billmeyer, 2009, p. 115). The number of adults pursuing a college degree is constantly increasing with each passing year. Unlike younger college students fresh out of high school, adult learners are not only trying adjust to going back to school, but they must learn to balance their studies with other responsibilities in their lives such as their family and jobs. Knowing how to manage time wisely is an intricate tool for an adult attending college. Some helpful tips include prioritizing, planning ahead, making to-do lists, and avoiding procrastination.

Gardner, S. (2009). Conceptualizing Success in Doctoral Education: Perspectives of Faculty in Seven Disciplines. The Review of Higher Education, 32(3), 383-406.

The fall months can be a stressful, but rewarding time for me. Being a member of the dance team and marching band often takes up a majority of my time outside of school. Many days of the week, difficult homework assignments were a part of my daily workload; these nights often became tiring and stressful. At times, all these activities imparted a large amount of stress for me, and posed challenged me to be successfully in all activities. In order to succeed through this difficult period, my time management skills were necessary. I learned to prioritize different assignments and projects in order to complete them in a timely fashion by setting long and short term goals. Through my time management skills, I learned that all obstacles, big or small,

Timelines, obligations, projects, all facets of education have to be communicated. Being organized and knowing timelines and due dates allows for clearer and more precise communication that saves time and eliminates errors. A student has to be proficient in and practice communicating in all of these forums in necessary, especially in an online education. Communication also takes the form of research papers, articles, studies, and reports. The student's ability to assimilate information from the research and communicate it clearly and properly in the correct format is a large part of the graduate programs. More importantly, not only are there attributes of efficient time management, effective organization and clear communication essential to the student for educational success as it relates to grades, they are vital to depth of learning and

In order for me to be successful in my graduate studies at GCU, I need to take time management into serious consideration. This time monitoring worksheet exercise and the time management webinar has given me more insight into how to wisely manage my time on a daily basis in order to be more productive with my school work.

Time management is essential in earning our education as adult learners. I know that with life we have many obstacles that can arise at any given moment. “Time management can be a common problem for any student. But throw work, children and social activities in the mix, and the web of daily responsibilities becomes even more intricately woven.” (Rasmussen College, 6 Time Management Tips for College Students, 2014) I plan on setting aside at least a couple of hours each day in order to read my assignment and make a plan as how to finish my work on time. I understand that at times I may not be able to do this, but this is my goal. As discussed in the the “Successful study strategies for non-traditional adult learners” (Columbia College) it

The successful completion of doctoral study in the United States, depending on the discipline, eludes 30-50% of students who apply to programs (Berleson 1960; Gardner, 2009; Pyhalto, Toom, Stubb, & Lonka, 2012). Potential doctoral learners must meet rigorous admission requirements, which include: scoring above average on graduate exams and a grasp of foundational knowledge exemplified during the interview process, to convince the admission committee of their worthiness as an acceptable candidate (Baker & Pifer, 2011; Gardner, 2009). Self-direction is further tested after admission when students must transform their thinking as an acquiring informational vessel to one who disseminates

I write this clear and concise reflection to identify and evaluate an academic problem that I feel is negatively impacting my studies which is time management; otherwise, I find lot of difficulty to manage my time.

How I manage time is a reflection of what I value. Managing my time corresponds to how successful I will be in college and throughout life. Knowing and setting priorities to meet goals, carrying out plans, taking control of time, and staying focused are some events that are involved with time management. For many of us, balancing school with work and family is the greatest challenge involved with prioritizing. Good advance planning will help in meeting these challenges. Staying focused is usually difficult, especially for first-year students. Staying focused entails remembering and dedicating to the most important purpose for being in college. Sacrificing unnecessary commitments and keeping my