Description
The 101 "nuggets of understanding" that comprise this book shed light on the required content of a qualitative dissertation. They help readers navigate through the iterative, recursive, and often messy dissertation process, from its inception to a successful completion right from the planning stage, through data collection and analysis, all the way to writing up, presenting, and publishing. Each nugget is posed in the form of a question, as if in conversation with the reader, and will hopefully stimulate critical thinking, reflection, and dialogue.
About the Author
Dr. Linda Bloomberg is a cofounder of Columbia University's Global Learning and Leadership Institute, and previously served as senior researcher for the South African Human Sciences Research Council and National Institute for Personnel Research, focusing on change management, diversity initiatives, and workplace learning. For the past two decades she has served as dissertation chair and subject matter expert in doctoral programs where she also develops curriculum for graduate research courses. Linda consults to numerous research and nonprofit advisory boards, including the Future Talent Council, Global Advisory Board for Faculty and Staff Development, Mentor in Residence for SAGE Publications, and educational blog contributor to Teachers College Publications. She presents regularly at national and international professional conferences on topics related to qualitative research, online learning, and professional development for online pedagogy, and is the author of multiple publications in the fields of qualitative research, organizational evaluation, leadership development, ensuring equitable student success, adult learning, and distance education, and a contributor to The Sage Encyclopedia of Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation (2018). Her two most recent books include the 5th edition of Completing your Qualitative Dissertation: A Road Map From Beginning to End (2023) published by SAGE and Designing and Delivering Effective Online Instruction: How to Engage Adult Learners (2021) published by Teachers College Press, Columbia University. The latter publication was nominated for the 2021 and 2022 Division of Distance Learning for the Association of Educational Communications and Technology and for the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) award for Excellence in Instructional and Teaching Practice (2024). Dr. Bloomberg holds master's degrees in counseling psychology, organizational psychology, and adult education. In 2006, she completed her doctorate in adult education and organizational learning at Columbia University. In 2021 she received a diploma in executive coaching from the Goizueta Business School, Emory University, and is qualified as an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Reviews
An invaluable book for any novice qualitative researcher! -- Vanaja Nethi
Bloomberg has produced a text unlike others in the field that truly serves students by meeting them where they are in the process and providing "just in time" learning that is steeped in work of seminal authors in qualitative research. This is a resource I would recommend as dissertation chair for any student embarking on their doctoral journey. -- Randy Hetherington
This text is a much-needed resource to aid doctoral candidates in thinking through, designing, and conducting qualitative research for their dissertation. It is clear, concise, and breaks down a complex process into manageable nuggets.
-- Camille Sutton-Brown
With a supportive 'coaching' tone, this book offers insights into reducing stress during the dissertation journey, by knowing what to expect, how to plan for the work, and how to self-critique on the organization of the dissertation components. Readers will have a clear idea about what the dissertation process entails, how to make preparations for the rigor of doctoral work, and how to sustain the journey of months or years without burnout. -- Laura Koplewitz
Book Information
ISBN 9781071978603
Author Linda Dale Bloomberg
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher Sage Publications Inc Ebooks
About the Author
Dr. Linda Bloomberg is a cofounder of Columbia University's Global Learning and Leadership Institute, and previously served as senior researcher for the South African Human Sciences Research Council and National Institute for Personnel Research, focusing on change management, diversity initiatives, and workplace learning. For the past two decades she has served as dissertation chair and subject matter expert in doctoral programs where she also develops curriculum for graduate research courses. Linda consults to numerous research and nonprofit advisory boards, including the Future Talent Council, Global Advisory Board for Faculty and Staff Development, Mentor in Residence for SAGE Publications, and educational blog contributor to Teachers College Publications. She presents regularly at national and international professional conferences on topics related to qualitative research, online learning, and professional development for online pedagogy, and is the author of multiple publications in the fields of qualitative research, organizational evaluation, leadership development, ensuring equitable student success, adult learning, and distance education, and a contributor to The Sage Encyclopedia of Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation (2018). Her two most recent books include the 5th edition of Completing your Qualitative Dissertation: A Road Map From Beginning to End (2023) published by SAGE and Designing and Delivering Effective Online Instruction: How to Engage Adult Learners (2021) published by Teachers College Press, Columbia University. The latter publication was nominated for the 2021 and 2022 Division of Distance Learning for the Association of Educational Communications and Technology and for the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) award for Excellence in Instructional and Teaching Practice (2024). Dr. Bloomberg holds master's degrees in counseling psychology, organizational psychology, and adult education. In 2006, she completed her doctorate in adult education and organizational learning at Columbia University. In 2021 she received a diploma in executive coaching from the Goizueta Business School, Emory University, and is qualified as an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Reviews
An invaluable book for any novice qualitative researcher! -- Vanaja Nethi
Bloomberg has produced a text unlike others in the field that truly serves students by meeting them where they are in the process and providing "just in time" learning that is steeped in work of seminal authors in qualitative research. This is a resource I would recommend as dissertation chair for any student embarking on their doctoral journey. -- Randy Hetherington
This text is a much-needed resource to aid doctoral candidates in thinking through, designing, and conducting qualitative research for their dissertation. It is clear, concise, and breaks down a complex process into manageable nuggets.
-- Camille Sutton-Brown
With a supportive 'coaching' tone, this book offers insights into reducing stress during the dissertation journey, by knowing what to expect, how to plan for the work, and how to self-critique on the organization of the dissertation components. Readers will have a clear idea about what the dissertation process entails, how to make preparations for the rigor of doctoral work, and how to sustain the journey of months or years without burnout. -- Laura Koplewitz
I recommend this text for both students and faculty. This text is written in easy-to-understand language and answers pertinent questions often posed by doctoral students.
Book Information
ISBN 9781071978603
Author Linda Dale Bloomberg
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher Sage Publications Inc Ebooks
