DEGREE
Name the common 3–4 year undergraduate degree.
Bachelor’s degree
What is the PhD research document called?
Dissertation
Two transferable skills from degree study
Critical thinking; communication
Two alternatives to degrees from the text
Vocational training; start working immediately
What is a doctorate called?
Doctorate (PhD)
Purpose of a literature review (short)
To synthesize existing studies and justify the new research
How does graduate study build expertise? (one sentence)
Deepens subject knowledge and research skills
One way vocational training can match degree outcomes
Apprenticeships/certifications provide practical skills and employer connections
Give three bachelor’s degree examples.
e.g., Business, Engineering, Literature
Name one quantitative and one qualitative method.
Quantitative: survey/experiment; Qualitative: interview/ethnography
Two assessments that test critical thinking.
Essays; oral defenses
Three career supports universities offer
Career counseling, internships, alumni networking