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Transforming Identities

From Students and Reformers to Researchers

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Publishing Higher Degree Research

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This chapter considers the place of publication of research in higher degree training programs. The following chapters in this book are the result of an exploration of what transformative processes might be entailed in higher degree research supervision and education to assist candidates to make a transition in identity and practice from being a student to being a researcher. This transition is examined from two perspectives.

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Orrell, J., Curtis, D.D. (2016). Transforming Identities. In: Orrell, J., Curtis, D.D. (eds) Publishing Higher Degree Research. Higher Education Horizons. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-672-9_2

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