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Annex D2: Normal expectations <strong>of</strong> research institute facilities and resources for research students The level <strong>of</strong> resources available to research students at any time will depend upon their mode <strong>of</strong> attendance (see Annex A3). For guidance, the following resources should be available within all Research Institutes, though there may be minor variations depending on the needs <strong>of</strong> specific disciplines. Research Institute Handbooks will set out full details for each RI. Full-time Part-time • supervision as set out in Research Institute Handbooks and agreed between student and supervisor – an initial rule <strong>of</strong> thumb should be regular meetings (somewhere between weekly and monthly), with at least an uninterrupted hour made available on each occasion, even if the full time does not always need to be used • <strong>of</strong>fice space, cabinet or bookshelf, desk and chair • access to PC with Internet connection and necessary s<strong>of</strong>tware • access to shared printer • reasonable access to telephone for internal and external calls (not overseas) • reasonable use <strong>of</strong> stationery, postage and fax • £30 per annum (2002 prices) towards costs <strong>of</strong> inter-library loans and photocopying • ability to bid for funds for research travel and conferences. • same facilities as for full-time, but level <strong>of</strong> supervision, access and provision to be negotiated with students to meet their needs and to reflect the reduced annual time commitment. Continuation • minimal supervision, primarily related to reading and commenting on draft thesis chapters • access to the library and other facilities • use <strong>of</strong> computing facilities in the Research Institute. Leave <strong>of</strong> absence • Students on leave <strong>of</strong> absence are not entitled to any access to facilities, resources or supervision. COP on PGR Degrees, November 2011 84
Annex D3: Roles and responsibilities <strong>of</strong> students and supervisors In Section 1 <strong>of</strong> the Code <strong>of</strong> Practice, the general roles and responsibilities <strong>of</strong> research students and <strong>of</strong> supervisors and supervisory teams are specified. This Annex gives some additional guidance for students and supervisors. Research Institute Handbooks should set out any disciplinary differences or more precise guidelines. The QAA Code <strong>of</strong> Practice section 1: Postgraduate Research Programmes (referred to below) can be referenced at www.qaa.ac.uk. Students 1 Written work should be well-presented, and given to supervisors for comment in a timely fashion. Work should be <strong>of</strong> an appropriate standard for the degree, and any concerns expressed by the supervisor or by the Postgraduate Committee should be taken seriously and acted upon. 2 Where the student experiences any problems, it is the student’s responsibility to make these known, to the supervisor in the first place, or following Research Institute procedures. If issues are not raised at the time, they cannot be used later as grounds for formal appeal. 3 More specifically, students are expected to • discuss with their supervisor the type <strong>of</strong> guidance and comment they find most helpful, and agree a schedule <strong>of</strong> meetings • take the initiative in raising problems or difficulties, however elementary they may seem • maintain the progress <strong>of</strong> work in accordance with the stages agreed with the supervisor, including in particular the presentation <strong>of</strong> material as required in sufficient time to allow for comments and discussion before proceeding to the next stage • request written feedback from supervisors, particularly where supervisors express concern with the student’s standard <strong>of</strong> work • provide reports as required for consideration by the Postgraduate Committee • decide when they wish to submit in accordance with the Regulations, taking informed advice as appropriate. 4 Students must on no account communicate directly with the appointed examiners <strong>of</strong> the thesis on any matters related to its content or the assessment process. This includes any matters relating to revisions to the thesis. If it is felt that communication with one or more examiners is needed, the student should contact the Quality Assurance Officer (with responsibility for PGR activities). 5 Precept 9 <strong>of</strong> the QAA Code <strong>of</strong> Practice Section 1: Postgraduate Research Programmes, which relates to the entitlements and responsibilities <strong>of</strong> research students, includes the following guidance, which all students should follow. Institutions should assure themselves that students are made aware <strong>of</strong> their responsibilities at the beginning <strong>of</strong> their programme. Students’ responsibilities normally include: • taking responsibility for their own personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development • maintaining regular contact with supervisor (joint responsibility with supervisors) • preparing adequately for meetings with supervisors COP on PGR Degrees, November 2011 85
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