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Trident students enter their respective programs with a wide array of professional experiences, representing almost every industry and function area. This diversity of perspectives creates daily learning opportunities for both students and professors.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingIt is the purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure the protection of human subjects who participate in research studies, and to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. One of the most common questions asked by doctoral students preparing their dissertation is,"“What criteria must be met for IRB approval?"
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingMost people who are considering a doctoral program have a long list of questions they want answered, such as the quality of faculty and the relevancy and difficulty level of the curriculum. Questions like these have clear answers that are readily available on a school's website or through conversations with a program's director.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingA recent Trident doctoral graduate, seasoned professional educator Dr. Cris Ritenour presented her dissertation research and findings during the Culture of Research and Education (CORE) webinar, "Student Health: Before and After the 'Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act." Passionate about personal health, fitness, and teaching, these three interests conveniently transected into Dr. Ritenour's dissertation.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingOrganizations recognize that skilled employees are their most valuable asset. They spend countless dollars on recruiting the right employee to fill their needs then, a short time later, the employee leaves to seek employment elsewhere.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingThe strict, top-down command management method seems to have fallen out of favoring today’s workplace. The idea of one person at the top who has all the answers doesn’t fit with the diverse abilities, perspectives, education, and experience of the current workforce in many organizations.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingStarting a doctoral program is not a decision to be taken lightly. One must consider his or her career goals, personal interests, time, and finances prior to committing to this kind of program. However, the learning and development opportunities of these programs are both strenuous and rewarding.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingAPA is an abbreviation of American Psychological Association and serves as a basic guideline for much of the writing done by Trident students. This format of writing is commonly used in the social sciences, education, and psychology fields. Students can expect to use this format at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingFind The Right Journal Getting published in a reputable, high-impact academic journal is imperative for an academic job candidate. If you’re not published, you simply won’t be competitive compared to candidates who have had several published papers.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingAt Trident, we pride ourselves on emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills. As part of our EdActive Learning Approach, we believe that one of the ways our students further develop and improve their critical thinking skills is through case application which often involves writing papers.
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