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The Role of the Professional Doctorate in Developing Professional Practice in STEM Subjects
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KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Action Research: A research approach which involves iterations of practical action, followed by
reflection.
Doctorate: A higher degree obtained by research.
Professional Doctorate: A practice-based research degree.
Reflection: The action of thinking and analysing one’s actions in order to learn for the future.
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