Guide to Theses and Dissertations - The University of Auckland
Guide to Theses and Dissertations - The University of Auckland
Guide to Theses and Dissertations - The University of Auckland
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1 Introduction<br />
A thesis or dissertation is the written report <strong>of</strong> a research study undertaken in fulfilment<br />
or partial fulfilment <strong>of</strong> a graduate degree such as a doc<strong>to</strong>rate, masters degree, bachelors<br />
(honours) degree, or a postgraduate diploma. It is an undertaking that allows you <strong>to</strong><br />
explore areas or problems in detail, <strong>and</strong> develop <strong>and</strong> utilise your thinking <strong>and</strong> analytical<br />
skills. Your thesis or dissertation should demonstrate a capacity for independent thinking,<br />
contribute <strong>to</strong> existing scholarship <strong>and</strong> must meet international st<strong>and</strong>ards for such<br />
scholarly research.<br />
Before embarking on your research, you should consult the current <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Auckl<strong>and</strong><br />
Calendar regulations applicable for your degree, the Academic Statutes <strong>and</strong> Regulations<br />
(which include the General Regulations — Masters Degrees, the General Regulations for<br />
Named Doc<strong>to</strong>rates, <strong>and</strong> the Examination Regulations, as well as the Doc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Philosophy<br />
<strong>and</strong> Higher Degrees regulations). <strong>The</strong>se are available on <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Auckl<strong>and</strong><br />
website www.calendar.auckl<strong>and</strong>.ac.nz.<br />
Masters students should refer <strong>to</strong> the following publication:<br />
• Masters H<strong>and</strong>book<br />
Doc<strong>to</strong>ral students should refer <strong>to</strong> the following publications:<br />
• Statute <strong>and</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>lines for the Degree <strong>of</strong> Doc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Philosophy (PhD)<br />
• Doc<strong>to</strong>ral H<strong>and</strong>book<br />
<strong>The</strong>se may all be found at<br />
www.auckl<strong>and</strong>.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/current-students/cs-current-pg/cs-current-pg-policies.<br />
All <strong>of</strong> these publications are also available in hard copy from the Graduate Centre. If you<br />
are undertaking a named doc<strong>to</strong>rate, please refer <strong>to</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Auckl<strong>and</strong> Calendar<br />
(www.calendar.auckl<strong>and</strong>.ac.nz).<br />
All research students should consult the Student Charter:<br />
(www.auckl<strong>and</strong>.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/current-students/cs-academic-information/csregulations-policies-<strong>and</strong>-guidelines/cs-student-charter).<br />
This document represents a philosophical underst<strong>and</strong>ing between the <strong>University</strong> <strong>and</strong> its<br />
students, <strong>and</strong> is aimed at preventing problems before they occur. It provides information<br />
about student rights <strong>and</strong> responsibilities, <strong>and</strong> clarifies the responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
| <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong><strong>The</strong>ses</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Dissertations</strong>
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