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As we stated in the Preface, “there are no universal solutions to the problems involved in setting up and operating a quality doctoral program. Rather, educators would be wise to be aware of the alternatives at their disposal and make informed choices based on an understanding of their institution and the larger societal contexts.”
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Anderson, L.W., Ibarrola, M.d., Phillips, D.C., Salomon, G., Teichler, U. (2014). Key Questions for Thought and Action. In: Ibarrola, M.d., Anderson, L.W. (eds) The Nurturing of New Educational Researchers. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-698-1_14
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