Doctoral-level Graduates in Professional, Technical, and Scientific Communication 19952000: A Profile
Authors: Cook, Kelli Cargile; Thralls, Charlotte; Zachry, Mark
Source: Technical Communication, Volume 50, Number 2, May 2003 , pp. 160-173(14)
Publisher: Society for Technical Communication
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Abstract:
This article reports the results of survey research profiling 19952000 doctoral graduates in professional, technical, and scientific communication. It provides information about 1) graduate demographics (doctoral program affiliations, graduation rates, genders, ages, and ethnicities); 2) graduates specializations within degree programs; and 3) their career choices and motivations. The authors explore implications of this study for recent graduates, prospective doctoral students, faculty, and administrators in the field. They also suggest future research to help programs recruit, train, hire, and retain this new generation of PhDs.Document Type: Research article
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