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RMIT University© School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering 2
Overview
• Research proposal
• Confirmation of candidature
• Progress reports
• Roles and responsibilities of supervisors, students and schools
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Research Proposal
• Registration of candidate
• Selection of supervisors
• Provisional thesis title
• Problem to be investigated
• Likely pathway
• Research Proposal Form on GRO website http://mams.rmit.edu.au/zyxlnlbzuwri.doc
• Must be completed within 2 months of enrolment
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Confirmation of Candidature
• Candidate must satisfy panel that progress justifies continuation
• Oral presentation
• Full written research proposal using Confirmation of Candidature form from College website
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Confirmation of Candidature
• Master Candidates
• Within 6 months of enrolment
• Panel comprises (as minimum):
–Senior supervisor
–School Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator (or nominee) as chairman
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Confirmation of Candidature
• PhD candidates
• Within 12 months of enrolment
• Panel comprises (as minimum)
–Senior supervisor
–2 further academic staff members
–School Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator (or nominee) as chairman
• Optional
–Member external to RMIT University….desirable
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Confirmation of Candidature: CriteriaDemonstration (at appropriate level) of:
• Planning of research program
–Full written proposal
• Critical review of relevant literature
–Fully referenced literature review
• Practical conduct of the research
–Research achievements to date
• Presentation and defence of program and its progress as an oral presentation
–Content and delivery of presentation and responses to resultant questions
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Confirmation of Candidature
• Panel must meet and make a recommendation to the school, to either:
• Confirm candidature
• or
• Deny confirmation of candidature
• If confirmation denied, then candidate has one month to re-present material to satisfy the panel
• If material not re-presented, or deemed unsatisfactory, candidate is placed “At risk”.
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Progress Reports
• Every 6 months
• Both student and supervisors see the comments
• Extremely important!
• Vital that both supervisor and student accurately reflect the situation!
• Tool for reflection and improvement
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Everyone has a responsibility…
• The University
• The School
• The Supervisor
• The Candidate
Code of Practice - Research Degree Supervision at RMIT (http://www.rmit.edu.au/research/hdr/policy)
RMIT Rights and Responsibilities of Students (http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/responsibilities)
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Some student responsibilitiesEnrolment:
• Provide accurate information at enrolment
• Enrol online in November to continue studies the next year
• Late enrolment will result in a $175 fine
Maintain Contact Details
• Update mailing address and emergency contact details if they change
• Regularly check RMIT email address (or forward to personal account)
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Know RMIT’s Policies and Procedures on:
• Occupational Health and SafetyFollow safe study/research practices relevant to the field of research and health and safety guidelines in places of study and work at all times
• EthicsBe aware of any necessary ethics approvals before beginning data collection and ensure that data are collected in the manner approved by the Ethics Committees
• Intellectual PropertyUnderstand RMIT’s policy on intellectual property and how it may affect their research
• Plagiarism and AuthorshipGive credit when due and in the proper way
• Other policies on Discrimination, Bullying etc
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Student Relationship With Supervisor
• Keep regular contact with supervisor (eg, weekly meetings)
• Maintain the progress of work in accordance with the stages as discussed and agreed with supervisor
• Take the initiative in raising problems or difficulties encountered in research and in proposing and discussing solutions to these with supervisor
• Discuss any plans to take leave with supervisor and obtain approval in advance
• Manage up the Supervisor!!
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Supervisor’s Responsibilities
• Be familiar with the policies and regulations for Higher Degrees by Research
• Provide guidance to ensure student complies with University policies and procedures, including:
- Research and professional standards expected- Management of candidature- Ethics- Intellectual property- Collaborative research with industry
• Give student advice on appropriate research methods and techniques
• Ensure that student has adequate access to the human and physical resources needed to conduct their research
• Offer student guidance about the productive use of time, particularly in the first year of candidature
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Supervisors are also required to:
• Act as a panel member at Confirmation and PhD Completion Seminars
• Work with student to set targets and milestones and provide with guidance and direction to ensure these are met
• Ensure that student’s work is of an appropriate standard, is properly presented, conforms to the HDR Policy and Procedures and is ready for examination
• Nominate appropriate examiners