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OPD: The Complete Researcher Launchpad 6th November. Full 6 hour training day covering what a PhD means, what a PhD and the research student need to deliver; plus demonstrations and examples of extensive ranges of source materials, exercises, mind-map and learning tools. Notes and Key Points: PhD =  1) New Contribution to Knowledge             2) Learn how to become an independent researcher. Qualified to teach other researchers. Matt Might's illustrated Guide to the PhD info graphic.  https://mymodernmet.com/phd-infographic-matt-might/ Theory of Marginal Gains Daily Task: Create habit. Every day do something detailed and do something about the big picture. Maybe something removed from research activities and not related. In my monthly/daily routine how do I do this? Specialist and Neighbouring Disciplines Which discipline does my research sit within? What skills will I bring? Who are my discipline 'neighbours'? Are they c...

Thesis monitoring exists for the benefit of the student. The main purpose of the Thesis Monitoring Committee (TMC) is to explore issues relating to their progress, training, personal or other concerns that have arisen during the course of their MPhil or PhD, in an informal confidential arena with a small committee independent of supervisors. Please note that in this document, DJCAD refers to the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design; TMC refers to Thesis Monitoring Committee. Purpose of TMC The purposes of these committees are:  To fulfil the University’s responsibilities to ensure that regular monitoring of the progress and welfare of each of its research students is conducted.  To give students the opportunity to voice any concerns or opinions relevant to their progress and opportunities.  To facilitate Duncan of Jordanstone in updating its understanding of the work of its research students and in identifying further opportunities for research.  To facilitat...

Following the Complete Researcher Launchpad OPD training day yesterday, I've reviewed the Research Degrees Quality code. Notes posted relating to the Viva process and Thesis requirements.. https://www.dundee.ac.uk/qf/documents/details/research-degrees-quality-code.php

Following the Complete Researcher Launchpad OPD training day yesterday, I've reviewed the Research Degrees Quality code. Notes posted relating to the Viva process and Thesis requirements.. https://www.dundee.ac.uk/qf/documents/details/research-degrees-quality-code.php The University of Dundee has fully implemented the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF) for its academic awards and all research degrees are assessed and approved in the context of regulations that reflect the framework level descriptors – Level 11 for research masters degrees (MPhil, LLM (R), MLitt (R) & MSc(R) and Level 12 for doctoral degrees. The PhD Degree regulations reflect the SCQF Level 12 descriptors and all doctoral candidates and supervisory team members must be aware of the assessment criteria for doctoral research degrees before undertaking research or supervision. Extract from the PhD Regulations: The Degree is granted upon the basis of satisfying all of the followin...

Following the Complete Researcher Launchpad OPD training day yesterday, I've reviewed the Research Degrees Quality code. Notes posted relating to the Viva process and Thesis requirements.. https://www.dundee.ac.uk/qf/documents/details/research-degrees-quality-code.php SECTION 6.8 ARCHIVING OF FINAL VERSION Following successful completion of the examination students are required to archive, in approved format, an electronic copy of their final examined thesis. The electronic copy must be deposited in the institutional repository Discovery (http://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/ ) and may be embargoed for a default 12 month period. The Thesis Deposit Agreement should be completed prior to archiving to allow the Library and Learning Centre (LLC) to confirm any restrictions with the supervisor. Supervisors may, at a later date, request a reasonable extension to the embargo. Particular funders (e.g. RCUK) require that the thesis is made openly available within 12 months. Archi...

The viva voce examination is part of the examination for a postgraduate research degree but not the whole of it; the remainder being mature reflection upon the thesis itself by the examiners over the period of time from its submission. The aim of the viva voce examination is to provide an opportunity for the examiners to question the student on aspects of the thesis. It should be designed to elicit information on any or all of the following issues: (a) explanation of the structure of the thesis; (b) justification for the inclusion or exclusion of material; (c) explanation for and justification of the use of particular research methods and techniques; (d) defence of the originality of the thesis; (e) clarification of any points of ambiguity within the thesis; (f) justification for the conceptual approach taken in the thesis; (g) the depth of knowledge of the contextual background to the subject of the thesis. 6.4.1 Before the Examination Preliminary Examiners' R...

DJCAD REQUIREMENTS 6.6 Intention to Submit At least three months before the intended date of your final viva voce examination, your principal research supervisor is responsible for ensuring that a completed Intention to Submit proforma (see Appendix PGR.10) is completed and submitted to the Research Degrees Office. The purpose of this proforma, which you must countersign, is to establish the proposed composition of the examining committee for the thesis. It is important that you discuss the composition of the examining committee with your supervisors well in advance of the three-month deadline, as identifying a suitable external examiner can take time. 6.7 Thesis Requirements Although it is becoming increasingly common for art and design research degrees to have a strong practice element and is actively encouraged, it is not yet possible to present a thesis which is entirely based on visual practice. For practice-based research, the visual work must be supported and contextualise...