A Qualitative Research on the Process of Writing a Master’s Degree Thesis for Graduate Students of Literature Education

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to identify the learning styles of nursing graduate students enrolled in a master's degree program at a public USA university. METHODS: The study was guide by the individual and social constructivism framework. Data were collected with a personal data sheet and with the Inventory of Learning Process-Revised (ILP-R), coded and entered into the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) data processor. RESULTS: Although there were no statistical significant differences between graduate student regarding learning styles, the study's findings suggest a trend toward elaborative, in depth, and student-centered learning styles. The least used learning style was the methodical approach or literal memorization. In addition, there were positive relationships between and among sub-scales of the ILP-R. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study might be useful to nursing faculty because they provide some insights about the learning styles to which nursing graduate students are more likely to adhere.

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An Analysis of the Use of English with Political Correctness: A Case Study of Graduate Students in Thailand

10.31235/osf.io/bwxcy ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Napat Phumsiri ◽

Supong Tangkiengsirisin

Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

English Language ◽

Political Correctness ◽

Master's Degree ◽

Significant Period ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Master's Degree Students ◽

Master’S Degree

This study aims to examine the use of English with political correctness of master’s degree students in a university in Bangkok, Thailand and to identify their attitudes and opinions towards the use of English with political correctness. The subjects of this study were 100 students from different backgrounds who had been exposed to the English language for a significant period of time. They were asked to complete a questionnaire consisting of a test on the use of politically correct English vocabularies and terms, and a survey of their opinions and attitudes towards the use of English with political correctness. Five of the respondents were interviewed about their attitudes. The findings reveal that students are able to identify certain politically correct words and terms regardless of the categories. Respondents also have positive attitudes and they consider this type of language as a formal and respectful language. They also suggest that this type of language is important and it should be implemented in workplaces and certain fields. However, there are few limitations of English with political correctness as it is considered unclear and sometimes it is overused. Moreover, there is no institution or academic initiative to standardize the use of English with political correctness. The findings could be useful to develop the use of English with political correctness in society, to objectify politically correct language, and to promote the importance of politically correct language, which is viewed as formal and respectful language that can reduce conflicts in international communications.

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Pre-trial proceedings in a criminal case

10.12737/1578843 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sergey Rossinskiy

Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

Master's Degree ◽

Preliminary Investigation ◽

Educational Programs ◽

Criminal Case ◽

Criminal Proceedings ◽

Criminal Cases ◽

Modern System ◽

Master’S Degree

The genesis of the Russian pre-trial proceedings in a criminal case is considered and the reasons that predetermined its modern system are analyzed. The purpose of pre-trial proceedings is highlighted; the procedural status of subjects authorized to initiate and preliminary investigation of criminal cases is disclosed. The essence is characterized and the legal conditions for the implementation of pre-trial stages of criminal proceedings are considered. The article describes in detail the criminal procedural mechanisms included in the content of pre-trial proceedings: investigative actions, forensic examinations, "technical" methods of collecting evidence, measures of criminal procedural coercion, the procedure for bringing as an accused and the end of the preliminary investigation. For students and students of universities who master the educational programs of the master's degree in legal orientation. The textbook may be useful for students, cadets and trainees studying under bachelor's and specialty programs, researchers and practitioners, teachers, graduate students (adjuncts).

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Making History in Africa: David Henige and the Quest for Method in African History

History in Africa ◽

10.1353/hia.2011.0001 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 38 ◽

pp. 7-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michel R. Doortmont

Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

Study Abroad ◽

Master's Degree ◽

Doctoral Dissertation ◽

West African ◽

Scholarly Journal ◽

African Studies ◽

African History ◽

Comparative Framework ◽

Master’S Degree

My own history with David Henige goes back to 1985, when I had just finished a master's degree in African studies at the Centre of West African Studies in Birmingham, England, and was looking for a place and a supervisor for a planned doctoral dissertation involving a historiographical study of Nigeria. One of my supervisors, Tom McCaskie, suggested getting in touch with Henige, to see if he could assist me. The reply was elaborate and positive, which I appreciated much. Circumstances for graduate students at the time being quite different from the present, and funding systems for study abroad still in their infancy, the plan came to nothing. The connection with Henige and his work was there to stay, however.This article is an effort to give a reflection on David Henige's career and his impact on the discipline of history in Africa, through his work as editor of History in Africa. The scope of the reflection is limited, as we concentrate on David's own contributions, rather than setting him and his work in a comparative framework. When David Henige started History in Africa in 1974, it was yet another scholarly journal on Africa, in an ever-growing series, counting already more than two hundred titles, as Henige pointed out himself. And indeed, in such circumstances, a new journal needs ‘to justify itself to the audience it addresses.’

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Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Empathy Levels of Dental Postgraduates Towards Their Patients During Practice and Research—A Questionnaire Based Survey

Journal of Patient Experience ◽

10.1177/23743735211056521 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 237437352110565

Author(s):

P Mohan Kumar ◽

D Praveen ◽

G Praveen ◽

P Arun Bhupathi ◽

M Ravi Kanth ◽

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Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

Master's Degree ◽

Dental Students ◽

Orientation Programs ◽

Graduate Studies ◽

Post Graduate ◽

Empathy Score ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Master’S Degree ◽

Time Of Admission

Empathy is vital in ensuring the quality of the patient-clinician relationship. Empathy in the health care setting is the ability to understand a patient's experiences and feelings and communicate this understanding for better clinical outcomes in dental treatments. The study aimed to compare levels of empathy in post-graduate dental students across the different years of the master's degree course. Questionnaire forms distributed among post graduate students and awareness, knowledge, attitude, and empathy levels towards their patients were assessed. Responses of all the post-graduate students of all specialties in a dental institute were subjected to statistical analysis to know and compare their empathy towards the patients during their clinical practice and research throughout their three-year master's degree. The mean empathy score was 52.01 (maximum of 100), with a standard deviation of 6.69. The empathy scores decreased slightly from the first to the third year of the master's degree. The participant's age, marital status, place of residence, and specialties of dental post-graduation showed much significant difference in empathy levels. The study found slight significant gender differences in empathy among the participants. The empathy scores declined gradually very slightly as they were promoted to the next level in the course. The increase in empathy levels found in this study is more significant than those reported in similar studies due to the inclusion of educational and orientation programs at the time of admission into post-graduate studies.

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Student Experience Applying to Graduate School for Speech-Language Pathology

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_persp-19-00102 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 192-205

Author(s):

Lesley Sylvan ◽

Andrea Perkins ◽

Carly Truglio

Keyword(s):

Graduate School ◽

Master's Degree ◽

Graduate Programs ◽

Student Experience ◽

Degree Programs ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Application Process ◽

Master's Degree Programs ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Master’S Degree

Purpose The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences faced by students during the application process for master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Method Data were collected through administering an online survey to 365 volunteers who had applied to master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Survey questions were designed to gain the student perspective of the application process through exploration of students' deciding factors for top choices of graduate programs, emotional involvement in the application process, biases/rumors heard, student challenges, advice to future applicants, and what students would change about the application process. Results Factors that influenced participants' reasoning for selecting their “top choice” programs were largely consistent with previous studies. Issues that shaped the student experience applying to graduate school for speech-language pathology included financial constraints, concern regarding the prominence of metrics such as Graduate Record Examinations scores in the admissions process, a perceived lack of guidance and advising from faculty, and confusion regarding variation among graduate program requirements. Conclusion Gaining insight into the student experience with the application process for graduate programs in speech-language pathology yields useful information from a perspective not frequently explored in prior literature. While the data presented in this study suggest the process is confusing and challenging to many applicants, the discussion highlights practical solutions and sheds light on key issues that should be considered carefully by individual graduate programs as well as the field as a whole.

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