Conversion from Masters Candidature to Confirmed PhD Candidature

Conversion from Masters Candidature to
Confirmed PhD Candidature
Guidelines & Panel Report
Research Services
Annex A
Oral Presentation Guidelines
The oral presentation will be for no more than 25 minutes and should:
Be clearly and succinctly presented so as to be understandable to those not necessarily expert
in the specific discipline.
Indicate a clear engagement with, and understanding of, the research topic
Engage the audience (This is not likely to be achieved by a straight reading from a prepared
script)
Make use of technology, as appropriate, to assist with the achievement of the previous three
points
Be cross referenced to the written proposal with a view to elaborating on and clarifying
important aspects of the research, in particular:
the research question and associated objectives/questions/hypotheses
how the research will address gaps in the literature and make a substantial contribution to
knowledge
why the chosen research approach and methodology/methodologies is most appropriate
the theoretical basis of the research where appropriate
the systematic line of enquiry and investigation being developed in cases where the
research component of the program will consist of a series of research reports and an
exegesis
The presentation will be followed by a period (of approximately 15-20 minutes) of questioning. It is
important that answers are concise and directed at the question.
Checklist
Written proposal completed as per guidelines
Written proposal is between 5000 and 10,000 words. Word Count………………
Seminar details and a copy of this checklist to be forwarded to RAGSO
Completed
It is confirmed that all necessary documentation has been provided
/ /
Print Name in Full Candidate Signature Date
/ /
Print Name in Full Supervisor Signature Date
All final documentation (electronic and hard copies and this page with the completed checklist)
must be provided to the Associate Dean (Research) at least two weeks prior to the date of the
seminar.
Warning – Uncontrolled when printed! The current version of this document is kept on the UB website.
Maintained by: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Approved by: RHDSC:508
Review Date: 2013
Original Version: 2008
Current Version: 08/08/2011
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