When I read this posting, there is a complete understanding, about self-doubt, a shaky confidence as one begins the doctoral learner journey. The Doctoral identity transitions in stages once a student enters a doctoral program and begins coursework during the first year (Baker & Pifer, 2011). These first two classes have challenged me in a way that I have not been challenged previously. Learning to write in academic tone is very different from my previous writing experience. For instance, I am familiar with writing policies and procedures, standard operation and procedures, operation plans for community events, developing a presentation for professional development sessions and numerous other documents. These are examples of what I know
