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Erschienen in: Journal of Computing in Higher Education 1/2014

01.04.2014

Developing a research agenda: contributing new knowledge via intent and focus

verfasst von: Peggy A. Ertmer, Krista D. Glazewski

Erschienen in: Journal of Computing in Higher Education | Ausgabe 1/2014

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Abstract

It is generally believed that new PhD graduates begin their first faculty positions having already outlined a research agenda that will guide their work during the next several years of their careers. Yet very little guidance is provided regarding how to accomplish this important task. In fact, little explanation is provided about what, exactly, a research agenda is. In this paper, we define a research agenda and discuss why it is important for scholars to establish one. We discuss how strong research questions provide the foundation for a strong research agenda and provide specific ideas for articulating one’s contributions to the field. We end with some primary considerations involved in accomplishing this important task, including suggestions for how to determine your specific focus, interest, community, and context.

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Metadaten
Titel
Developing a research agenda: contributing new knowledge via intent and focus
verfasst von
Peggy A. Ertmer
Krista D. Glazewski
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2014
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Computing in Higher Education / Ausgabe 1/2014
Print ISSN: 1042-1726
Elektronische ISSN: 1867-1233
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-013-9076-4

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