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The key strategy for synthesizing articles for writing (i.e., writing about them as a group versus just summarizing them individually) is analyzing them thematically (identifying similarities/contradictions in their findings). You're going to practice that in this discussion by thematically analyzing each other's discussion posts.

• Write 3–5 reasons that you decided to pursue a doctoral degree.
• Then, analyze a colleague's post about their reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree. Are there common themes in their reasons? Contradictions?

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to at least one other learner. Please make sure your response is substantive.