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1. |
It is the supervisor's responsibility to select a research
topic |
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The student is responsible for selecting her/his own topic
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2. |
It is the supervisor who decides which theoretical framework
or methodology is most appropriate |
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Students should decide which theoretical framework or
methodology they wish to use |
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3. |
The supervisor should develop an appropriate program and
timetable of research and study for the student |
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The supervisor should leave the development of the program
of study to the student |
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4. |
The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the student
is introduced to the appropriate services and facilities of the department
and University |
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It is the student's responsibility to ensure that she/he has
located and accessed all relevant services and facilities for research
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5. |
Supervisors should only accept students when they have
specific knowledge of the student's chosen topic |
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Supervisors should feel free to accept students, even if
they do not have specific knowledge of the student's topic |
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6. |
A warm, supportive relationship between supervisor and
student is important for successful candidature |
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A personal, supportive relationship is inadvisable because
it may obstruct objectivity for both student and supervisor during
candidature |
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7. |
The supervisor should insist on regular meetings with the
student |
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The student should decide when she/he wants to meet with the
supervisor |
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8. |
The supervisor should check regularly that the student is
working consistently and on task |
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The student should work independently and not have to account
for how and where time is spent |
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9. |
The supervisor is responsible for providing emotional
support & encouragement to the student |
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Personal counselling and support are not the responsibility
of the supervisor—students should look elsewhere |
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10. |
The supervisor should insist on seeing all drafts of work to
ensure that the student is on the right track |
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Students should submit drafts of work only when they want
constructive criticism from the supervisor |
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11. |
The supervisor should assist in the writing of the thesis if
necessary |
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The writing of the thesis should only ever be the student's
own work |
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12. |
The supervisor is responsible for decisions regarding the
standard of the thesis |
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The student is responsible for decisions concerning the
standard of the thesis |
