The doctoral examination process : a handbook for students, examiners and supervisors

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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.

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Summary

'It also incorporates a wealth of information that most supervisors and examiners only acquire through years of experience... this book deserves to be widely read and, if it is, it should contribute to an improvement in the quality of both research degree examining and the student's performance at the viva.'
Professor Diana Woodward, University Director of Research, Napier University, Edinburgh and retiring UKCGE Executive Committee Member

'importantly the book deals with perspectives of all three concerned parties, i.e., the candidate, examiner and supervisor. It is . . . a very useful guide to appreciate and prepare for the different stages of the doctoral examination process.'
Higher Education Quarterly

What is the viva and how can students prepare for it?
What should supervisors consider when selecting PhD examiners?
How should examiners assess a doctoral thesis and conduct the viva?

The doctoral examination process has been shrouded in mystery and has been a source of anxiety and concern for students, supervisors and examiners alike. But now help is at hand. This book sheds new light on the process, providing constructive ways of understanding the doctoral examination, preparing for it and undertaking it.

This book stands alone in the field due to the extensive research undertaken by the authors. Over a four year period, surveys and interviews were undertaken with candidates and academics from a wide range of disciplines throughout Britain. Outcomes and ideas from the research have been united to provide the most comprehensive information available.

Real life accounts and case studies are combined with useful advice, tasks and checklists to create an illuminating handbook. This user-friendly book is a vital resource for anyone involved in the doctoral process. No doctoral candidate, examiner or supervisor should be without it.