Indicators of rigor in dissertation research

In a previous article, we focused on dissertation research related to rigor and the central role of rigor in Ph.D. dissertation research (Goodman et al., 2020). In this article, we focus on representations of dissertation rigor as it relates to the major components of the dissertation chapters (natu...

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Published in:Journal of professional nursing 2024-11, Vol.55, p.57-64
Main Authors: Johnson, Joyce E., Goodman, Petra, Robert, Rebecca
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Dissertations as Topic
Doctor-level rigor
Education, Nursing, Graduate
Faculty, Nursing
Humans
Nursing Research
Research Design
Research quality
Scholarship
Students, Nursing
Writing - standards
Writing proficiency
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Summary:In a previous article, we focused on dissertation research related to rigor and the central role of rigor in Ph.D. dissertation research (Goodman et al., 2020). In this article, we focus on representations of dissertation rigor as it relates to the major components of the dissertation chapters (nature of the study, literature review, methodology, results, and discussion). We address the critical and central importance of good writing in dissertations, identify indicators of rigorous research, and discuss implications for nursing faculty, doctoral students, and the nursing profession. •Dissertation rigor needs conciseness, clarity, logical flow, and adherence to writing mechanics.•Students require deep literature immersion to become experts and ensure dissertation rigor.•Rigor involves trustworthiness, methodological integrity, critical thinking, and robust analytics.•Faculty must offer strong support and guidance to help students achieve dissertation rigor.
ISSN:8755-7223
1532-8481
1532-8481
DOI:10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.07.011