| Description |
ix, 119 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: The 'Rough Guide' to higher degree examining -- Higher degree examining in the UK today -- Your appointment as examiner -- Reading the thesis -- Preparing for the viva -- The viva -- After the viva |
| Summary |
"This handbook offers a revealing insight into the written - and unwritten - rules and regulations of higher degree examination in the United Kingdom today. Addressed directly to the examiners it contains a step-by-step account of the different stages of the examination process in order to provide an insiders' guide into what to expect before, during and after the oral examination." "This book is essential reading for all higher degree examiners but is also of importance to those supervising, and studying for, higher degrees. Moreover, although the book focuses primarily on current practices in the United Kingdom, comparisons are drawn with continental Europe, Australia and the United States. Research degree examiners, supervisors and students throughout the world will find the book of considerable interest."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Dissertations, Academic.
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Universities and colleges -- Graduate work -- Examinations.
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| Author |
Society for Research into Higher Education.
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| ISBN |
0335214428 (paperback) |
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0335214436 (hbk.) |
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