Claxton, Dr. Bunnie L.

Dissertation Faculty
John Wesley School of Leadership & Innovation
claxtonb@carolinau.edu
Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University, 2023
Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University, 2016
Master of Special Education, Liberty University, 2013
Autism Certificate, Liberty University, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Georgia, 1993

About

Dr. Bunnie L. Claxton is the founder and CEO of Dissertation Research Specialist, a company that supports the implementation of doctoral programs in universities around the world. She currently serves as a consultant to universities regarding dissertation research. She also coaches doctoral candidates and edits dissertations through her website www.dissertationspecialist.com. She is a doctoral research subject matter expert, an instructional mentor, and dissertation chair. Formerly, she served as the director of applied doctoral research at Liberty University. She is an associate professor for Liberty University, Colorado Christian University, Carolina University, Veritas Bible College, and Cairn University. Dr. Claxton has been involved in the field of education since 1994, including public school, private school, home school, and higher education. She has developed multiple doctorate-level courses and programs as well as faculty training. Dr. Claxton served as the superintendent for Liberty University Online Academy, an online K–12 school with over 16,000 students, and currently serves on the Board of Directors. She is the author multiple textbooks including the following: 

  • A Step-by-Step Introduction to Research Methods: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed-Methods, and Applied 
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Qualitative Research 
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research 
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Mixed-Methods Research 
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Applied Research 
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Literature Review for Doctoral Research 
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Communication Research 
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Ministry Research 
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing an IEP Planning, Writing, and Implementing IEPs: A Christian Approach 
  • Mind Over Matter: Critical Thinking Skills Mind Over Matter: Exploring Critical Thinking Skills 
  • Game Changer: Christ-Centered Critical Thinking Skills 
  • Game Changer: Exploring Christ-Centered Critical Thinking Skills
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