Building a Community of Researchers Using the Research Mentoring Model

The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Nolte, Meaghan C¹  Becker, Kent W²  Bruce, Mary Alice³ 

[1] Central Washington University;Saybrook University;University of Wyoming

关键词: Doctoral Students, research, mentoring, researcher identity development;   

DOI  :  10.7729/72.1070

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

【 摘 要 】

The development of a community environment and strong mentoring relationships is integral in helping doctoral students complete their degrees. Of the stages comprising a student’s academic career, effective conceptualization and writing of the dissertation proves the most challenging and may result in failure to complete a doctoral degree. The researchers developed and used their Research Mentoring Model (RMM) to help doctoral students identify research topics, move into a researcher identity, and develop a sense community. This hermeneutic phenomenological sought to understand the experience of the five first year doctoral students participants. All were enrolled in a CACREP accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program of a western university. Each student was the Focus Person during participated in a structured, 90-minute mentoring to explore the possible directions of dissertation research. The sessions were attended by faculty and advanced doctoral students who provide feedback and discuss possible research. The five first year students were then interviewed about their experiences with the RMM. The themes that emerged from the individual interviews included: experiencing a sense of community, developing a researcher identity, increasing confidence, self-efficacy and motivation, as well as finding support from peers and faculty. The Article concludes with limitations, reflections and directions for future research.

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