Weeks 241 to 244 (BMAL 890)
Big News! “May I be the first to congratulate you, Doctor Robert Forto,” as my chair reached out to shake my hand. If you are a rabid reader of my blog you know enough about me by now to know that I don’t do anything conventional. I flew down to Arkansas to meet with my […]
Weeks 206-240 (BMAL 889)
I know, it has been a VERY long time since I did one of these updates. More than 25 weeks (over a half of a year) in fact. For my rabid readers, you probably know I haven’t fallen off of the face of the Earth. In fact, I have been busy. Very busy, working my […]
The Importance of the IRB Process in Academic Research
In the realm of academic research, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process serves as a pivotal mechanism that ensures the ethical treatment of human subjects. The IRB plays a crucial role in safeguarding participant rights, enhancing research integrity, and fostering public trust in scientific inquiry. This article delves into the significance of the IRB process […]
What is IRB Approval in a Doctorate Program?
Under Federal regulations and University policy, all researchers who conduct research—including those completing master’s theses and doctoral dissertations or final projects—that involves human subjects or materials of human origin must apply to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), which reviews all research protocols on behalf of Liberty University’s Research Ethics/IRB Office. Approval of the research protocol […]
How to Pay for a Ph.D. or Professional Doctorate
If your heart is set on earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, you’ll join an elite club. In the United States, only 4.9 million people—about 2% of adults—hold a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree. A Ph.D. can lead to a significantly higher salary. According to The College Board, the median earnings for those with […]