title: Development of an academic identity through PhD supervision-an issue for debate.
abstract: This paper provides reflection on the journey of completing a PhD by using emergent themes that occurred in supervision sessions as recorded in a reflective journal. The paper highlights the need to reflect and accept decisions that can be challenging. The paper also indicates examples where past understandings are questioned and newer insights have to be explored. A conclusion related to accepting responsibility for what happens as a consequence of supervision sessions is debated. Finally a new insight into identity is arrived at.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences, University of Salford, Salford, UK. Electronic address: n.a.murphy@salford.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Neil A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. Electronic address: c.wibberley@mmu.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wibberley
mesh_terms: D004212:Academic Dissertations as Topic; D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D003142:Communication; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D006801:Humans
keywords: Academic identity; Alternative perspectives; Professional development; Responsibility; Self-direction; Supervision