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A Thematic Analysis of the Structure of Delimitations in the Dissertation
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Coker, David C. – Online Submission, 2022
The purpose of the research was to examine the function and application of delimitations--what the researcher includes and excludes in a study--in the dissertation process. The aim was to map the delimitations process to improve research, rigor and relevance of findings, and doctoral completion rates using a formalized and standardized approach…
Descriptors: Doctoral Dissertations, Graduation Rate, Doctoral Students, Universities