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Applied PhD Research in a Work-Based Environment: An Activity Theory-Based Analysis
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Granata, S. N.; Dochy, F. – Studies in Higher Education, 2016
Activity theory is used to compare PhD undertaken at university, that is, academic PhD, with PhD performed in collaboration with industry, that is, semi-industrial PhD. The research is divided into a literature review and a case study. Semi-industrial and academic PhD are modelled as activity systems, and differences are highlighted in terms of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Engineering Education, School Business Relationship, Work Environment