Integrative Approach: Using Multi-Paper ePortfolios in Doctoral Dissertations
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| Title: | Integrative Approach: Using Multi-Paper ePortfolios in Doctoral Dissertations |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Candyce Reynolds, Melissa Pirie, Mandi Mizuta (ORCID |
| Source: | Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice. 2025 10(3):38-44. |
| Availability: | University Library System, University of Pittsburgh. 3960 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Tel: 302-831-1266; 302-831-4441; e-mail: dpjournal@pitt.edu; Web site: https://impactinged.pitt.edu/ojs/ImpactingEd |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Doctoral Students, Doctoral Dissertations, Electronic Publishing, Portfolios (Background Materials), Doctoral Programs, Leadership Training, Text Structure, Proposal Writing, Holistic Approach, Research Papers (Students), Student Projects, Essays |
| Geographic Terms: | Oregon (Portland) |
| ISSN: | 2472-5889 |
| Abstract: | This paper explores the use of Integrative Doctoral ePortfolios as an alternative dissertation format within the Portland State University Educational Leadership doctoral program (EdD). The EdD program focuses on preparing working professionals for leadership roles in education. The traditional five chapter dissertation format, while rigorous, can feel disconnected from the professional lives of these students. This article describes the successful implementation of a multi-paper ePortfolio dissertation option for three recent graduates and discusses the implications for EdD programs. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1482268 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper explores the use of Integrative Doctoral ePortfolios as an alternative dissertation format within the Portland State University Educational Leadership doctoral program (EdD). The EdD program focuses on preparing working professionals for leadership roles in education. The traditional five chapter dissertation format, while rigorous, can feel disconnected from the professional lives of these students. This article describes the successful implementation of a multi-paper ePortfolio dissertation option for three recent graduates and discusses the implications for EdD programs. |
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| ISSN: | 2472-5889 |
