The doctoral examination process : a handbook for students, examiners and supervisors
by
Tinkler, Penny.
Title
:
The doctoral examination process : a handbook for students, examiners and supervisors
Author
:
Tinkler, Penny.
ISBN
:
9780335213054
9780335213061
Personal Author
:
Tinkler, Penny.
Publication Information
:
Maidenhead : Open University Press, 2004.
Physical Description
:
xiv, 228 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
:
1. Introduction to the doctoral examination process -- 2. Understanding the doctoral viva: what is it for? -- 3. Understanding the doctoral viva: how does it work? -- 4. Viva preparation: long term -- 5. Selecting examiners -- 6. Who attends the viva? Roles and obligations -- 7. Examiners: should you examine? -- 8. Examiners: assessing a doctoral thesis -- 9. Viva preparation: short term -- 10. Viva preparation: final stage -- 11. In the viva: candidates' perspectives -- 12. The viva: tips and issues for examiners -- 13. Post-viva.
Abstract
:
This text provides students, supervisors and examiners with constructive ways of understanding the PhD examination, preparing for and undertaking it. 'Real life' accounts and case studies are combined with useful guidance, tasks and checklists.
Subject Term
:
Universities and colleges -- Great Britain -- Graduate work -- Examinations.
Universities and colleges -- Great Britain -- Graduate work -- Examinations -- Case studies.
Universities and colleges -- Great Britain -- Graduate work -- Examinations -- Study guides.
Added Author
:
Jackson, Carolyn.
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168023680925 | 378.1550941 T589D 2004 | 1 |