Now, imagine that you are your own teacher. You also have meeting tomorrow and must leave instructions for a substitute. What will the substitute need to make his or her way smoothly through the day? Remember, this substitute has never been in your classroom before. She knows the school's general schedule, but she doesn't know specific details about your class's schedule or about where things are in the room. Before you write your instructions here, ask yourself the five questions on page 8.

On the doctoral journey, you will need to adjust your thinking and perspective. it is inevitable that your world view will be challenged. how you respond to those instances of challenging remains in your control. this may sound daunting and even seem to be unacceptable, but it is the inexorable result of engaging in "deep thinking" while becoming an academic. remember, you are not just becoming a researcher, but you are also becoming a learned person (an academic) who will be charged with the responsibility of acting as a gatekeeper of knowledge and knowledge development. what distinguishes an infant academic from a mature academic? explain. how does the above biblical challenge to move toward mature thinking parallel the increased responsibility for knowledge and knowledge development that comes with the earning of a doctoral degree? explain.