Indicators of rigor in dissertation research

Abstract

In a previous article, we focused on dissertation research related to rigor and the central role of rigor in Ph.D. dissertation research (Goodman et al., 2020). In this article, we focus on representations of dissertation rigor as it relates to the major components of the dissertation chapters (nature of the study, literature review, methodology, results, and discussion). We address the critical and central importance of good writing in dissertations, identify indicators of rigorous research, and discuss implications for nursing faculty, doctoral students, and the nursing profession.