All amendments to regulations and new regulations put in force are applicable with immediate effect to any student who is currently registered at the University of Mauritius unless otherwise specified.
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Admission Procedures | |
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1.1 |
Introduction |
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1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
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1.3 |
PhD Degree |
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1.4 |
Pre-Registration and Application to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
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1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
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1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Pre-registration/Registration Period |
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1.7.1 Pre-registration Period |
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1.7.2 Registration Period | |
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1.7.3 Duration |
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1.7.4 Transfer Report Processing Time | ||
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1.7.5 Extension |
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1.7.6 Interruption of Studies | ||
1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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1.10 |
Composition and Terms and Reference of the Higher Degrees Committee | |
2 |
Monitoring of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
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2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Centre for Innovative and Lifelong Learning Research Committee (CILLRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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2.4 |
Publication of Research Paper by MPhil/PhD Students | |
2.5 | Research Student Logbook | |
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MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
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5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
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5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
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5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
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5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
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5.7 |
Appeals |
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/CILLRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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Annexes |
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Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
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Forms | |
Templates of Memoranda Pertaining to MPhil/PhD: Annex A: Letter for MPhil/PhD on Full Time basis & Submission of Progress Report Annex B: Request for Change in Type of Supervisor - Revised Supervisor Agreement Form Annex C: Request for Extension to submit MPhil Transfer Report Annex D: Request for One (1) Year Interruption of Studies - (Student) - MPhil/PhD by Research Annex E: Request for One (1) Year of Interruption of Studies - (Staff) - MPhil/PhD by Research Annex F: Request for Change in the Mode of Study from Full-Time to Part-Time Annex G1: Appointment of First External Assessor for the MPhil Transfer Report Annex G2: Appointment of Second External Assessor for MPhil Transfer Report Annex H: Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD Annex I: Request for six-months' Extension for submission of PhD Thesis Annex J: Appointment of First and Second External Examiners for the PhD Thesis Annex K: Award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy |
(Access Restricted to UoM Staff) |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
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1.1 |
Introduction |
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1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
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1.3 |
PhD Degree |
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1.4 |
Pre-Registration and Application to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
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1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
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1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Pre-registration/Registration Period |
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1.7.1 Pre-registration Period |
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1.7.2 Registration Period | |
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1.7.3 Duration |
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1.7.4 Transfer Report Processing Time | ||
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1.7.5 Extension |
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1.7.6 Interruption of Studies | ||
1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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1.10 |
Composition and Terms and Reference of the Higher Degrees Committee | |
2 |
Monitoring of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
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2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Centre for Innovative and Lifelong Learning Research Committee (CILLRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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2.4 |
Publication of Research Paper by MPhil/PhD Students | |
2.5 | Research Student Logbook | |
3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
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5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
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5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
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5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
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5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
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5.7 |
Appeals |
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/CILLRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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Annexes |
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Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
|
Forms | |
Templates of Memoranda Pertaining to MPhil/PhD: Annex A: Letter for MPhil/PhD on Full Time basis & Submission of Progress Report Annex B: Request for Change in Type of Supervisor - Revised Supervisor Agreement Form Annex C: Request for Extension to submit MPhil Transfer Report Annex D: Request for One (1) Year Interruption of Studies - (Student) - MPhil/PhD by Research Annex E: Request for One (1) Year of Interruption of Studies - (Staff) - MPhil/PhD by Research Annex F: Request for Change in the Mode of Study from Full-Time to Part-Time Annex G1: Appointment of First External Assessor for the MPhil Transfer Report Annex G2: Appointment of Second External Assessor for MPhil Transfer Report Annex H: Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD Annex I: Request for six-months' Extension for submission of PhD Thesis Annex J: Appointment of First and Second External Examiners for the PhD Thesis Annex K: Award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy |
(Access Restricted to UoM Staff) |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
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|
|
1.1 |
Introduction |
|
1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
|
1.3 |
PhD Degree |
|
1.4 |
Pre-Registration and Application to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
|
1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
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1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Pre-registration/Registration Period |
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|
1.7.1 Pre-registration Period |
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1.7.2 Registration Period | |
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1.7.3 Duration |
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1.7.4 Transfer Report Processing Time | ||
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1.7.5 Extension |
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1.7.6 Interruption of Studies | ||
1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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1.10 |
Composition and Terms and Reference of the Higher Degrees Committee | |
2 |
Monitoring of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
|
|
|
2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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|
2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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|
2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Centre for Innovative and Lifelong Learning Research Committee (CILLRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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|
2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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2.4 |
Publication of Research Paper by MPhil/PhD Students | |
2.5 | Research Student Logbook | |
3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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|
|
3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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|
|
5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
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5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
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5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
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5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
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5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
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5.7 |
Appeals |
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/CILLRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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Annexes |
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||
|
Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
|
Forms | |
Templates of Memoranda Pertaining to MPhil/PhD: Annex A: Letter for MPhil/PhD on Full Time basis & Submission of Progress Report Annex B: Request for Change in Type of Supervisor - Revised Supervisor Agreement Form Annex C: Request for Extension to submit MPhil Transfer Report Annex D: Request for One (1) Year Interruption of Studies - (Student) - MPhil/PhD by Research Annex E: Request for One (1) Year of Interruption of Studies - (Staff) - MPhil/PhD by Research Annex F: Request for Change in the Mode of Study from Full-Time to Part-Time Annex G1: Appointment of First External Assessor for the MPhil Transfer Report Annex G2: Appointment of Second External Assessor for MPhil Transfer Report Annex H: Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD Annex I: Request for six-months' Extension for submission of PhD Thesis Annex J: Appointment of First and Second External Examiners for the PhD Thesis Annex K: Award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy |
(Access Restricted to UoM Staff) |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
|
|
|
1.1 |
Introduction |
|
1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
|
1.3 |
PhD Degree |
|
1.4 |
Pre-Registration and Application to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
|
1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
|
1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
|
1.7 |
Pre-registration/Registration Period |
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|
1.7.1 Pre-registration Period |
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|
1.7.2 Registration Period | |
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1.7.3 Duration |
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1.7.4 Transfer Report Processing Time | ||
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1.7.5 Extension |
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1.7.6 Interruption of Studies | ||
1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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1.10 |
Composition and Terms and Reference of the Higher Degrees Committee | |
2 |
Monitoring of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
|
|
|
2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
|
|
2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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|
2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
|
|
2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Centre for Innovative and Lifelong Learning Research Committee (CILLRC) |
|
2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
|
|
2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
|
2.4 |
Publication of Research Paper by MPhil/PhD Students | |
2.5 | Research Student Logbook | |
3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
|
|
|
3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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|
3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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|
3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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|
3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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|
3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
|
|
3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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|
|
4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
|
4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
|
4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
|
4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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|
4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
|
4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
|
|
|
5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
|
5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
|
5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
|
5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
|
5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
|
5.7 |
Appeals |
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|
|
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/CILLRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
|
|
|
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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|
|
|
Annexes |
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||
|
Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
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Forms | |
Templates of Memoranda Pertaining to MPhil/PhD: Annex A: Letter for MPhil/PhD on Full Time basis & Submission of Progress Report Annex B: Request for Change in Type of Supervisor - Revised Supervisor Agreement Form Annex C: Request for Extension to submit MPhil Transfer Report Annex D: Request for One (1) Year Interruption of Studies - (Student) - MPhil/PhD by Research Annex E: Request for One (1) Year of Interruption of Studies - (Staff) - MPhil/PhD by Research Annex F: Request for Change in the Mode of Study from Full-Time to Part-Time Annex G1: Appointment of First External Assessor for the MPhil Transfer Report Annex G2: Appointment of Second External Assessor for MPhil Transfer Report Annex H: Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD Annex I: Request for six-months' Extension for submission of PhD Thesis Annex J: Appointment of First and Second External Examiners for the PhD Thesis Annex K: Award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy |
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Admission Procedures | |
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1.1 |
Introduction |
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1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
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1.3 |
PhD Degree |
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1.4 |
Pre-Registration and Application to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
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1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
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1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Pre-registration/Registration Period |
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1.7.1 Pre-registration Period |
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1.7.2 Registration Period | |
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1.7.3 Duration |
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1.7.4 Transfer Report Processing Time | ||
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1.7.5 Extension |
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1.7.6 Interruption of Studies | ||
1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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1.10 |
Composition and Terms and Reference of the Higher Degrees Committee | |
2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
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2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Centre for Innovative and Lifelong Learning Research Committee (CILLRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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2.4 |
Publication of Research Paper by MPhil/PhD Students | |
3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
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5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
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5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
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5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
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5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
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5.7 |
Appeals |
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/CILLRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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Annexes |
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Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
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Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
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1.1 |
Introduction |
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1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
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1.3 |
PhD Degree |
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1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
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1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
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1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Registration Period |
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1.7.1 Duration |
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1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
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1.7.3 Extension |
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1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
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1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
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2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
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5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
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5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
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5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
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5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
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5.7 |
Appeals |
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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Annexes |
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Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
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Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
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|
1.1 |
Introduction |
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1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
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1.3 |
PhD Degree |
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1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
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1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
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1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Registration Period |
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1.7.1 Duration |
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1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
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1.7.3 Extension |
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1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
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1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
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2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
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5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
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5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
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5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
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5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
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5.7 |
Appeals |
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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Annexes |
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Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
|
Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures |
PDF
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1.1 |
Introduction |
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1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
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1.3 |
PhD Degree |
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1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
|
1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
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1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Registration Period |
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1.7.1 Duration |
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1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
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1.7.3 Extension |
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1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
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1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
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2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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|
2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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|
3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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|
4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
|
|
4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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|
|
|
5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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|
|
5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
|
5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
|
5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
|
5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
|
5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
|
5.7 |
Appeals |
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|
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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|
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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|
8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
|
8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
|
8.4 |
Appeals |
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|
|
|
Annexes |
||
|
||
|
Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
|
Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
|
|
|
1.1 |
Introduction |
|
1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
|
1.3 |
PhD Degree |
|
1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
|
1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
|
1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
|
1.7 |
Registration Period |
|
|
1.7.1 Duration |
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|
1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
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|
1.7.3 Extension |
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1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
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1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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|
|
|
2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
|
|
|
2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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|
2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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|
2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
|
|
2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
|
2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
|
|
2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
|
|
|
|
3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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|
|
3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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|
3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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|
3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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|
3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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|
3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
|
|
3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
|
|
3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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|
3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
|
4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
|
4.11 |
The Framework |
|
4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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|
4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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|
4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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|
5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
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5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
|
5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
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5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
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5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
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5.7 |
Appeals |
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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Annexes |
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Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
|
Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
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1.1 |
Introduction |
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1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
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1.3 |
PhD Degree |
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1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
|
1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
|
1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Registration Period |
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1.7.1 Duration |
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1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
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1.7.3 Extension |
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1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
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1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
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|
|
2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
|
3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
|
3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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|
|
4.1 |
Introduction |
|
4.2 |
General Considerations |
|
4.3 |
Language |
|
4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
|
4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
|
4.6 |
Pagination |
|
4.7 |
Referencing |
|
4.8 |
Plagiarism |
|
4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
|
4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
|
4.11 |
The Framework |
|
4.12 |
Preliminaries |
|
|
4.12.1 Title Page |
|
|
4.12.2 Table of Contents |
|
|
4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
|
|
4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
|
|
4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
|
|
4.12.6 Abstract |
|
|
4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
|
4.13 |
Main Text |
|
4.14 |
References/Appendices |
|
4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
|
|
|
5.1 |
Introduction |
|
5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
|
5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
|
5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
|
5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
|
5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
|
5.7 |
Appeals |
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|
|
6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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|
6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
|
6.3 |
Thesis |
|
6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
|
6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
|
6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
|
6.7 |
Appeals |
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|
|
7 |
Plagiarism | |
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|
|
7.1 |
Definition |
|
7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
|
7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
|
7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
|
|
|
|
8 |
Termination of Registration | |
|
|
|
8.1 |
Introduction |
|
8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
|
8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
|
8.4 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
Annexes |
||
|
||
|
Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
|
Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
|
|
|
1.1 |
Introduction |
|
1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
|
1.3 |
PhD Degree |
|
1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
|
1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
|
1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
|
1.7 |
Registration Period |
|
|
1.7.1 Duration |
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|
1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
|
|
1.7.3 Extension |
|
|
1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
|
1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
|
1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
|
|
|
2.1 |
Introduction |
|
2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
|
|
2.2.1 Progress Reports |
|
|
2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
|
|
2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
|
2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
|
|
2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
|
|
|
|
3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
|
|
|
3.1 |
Introduction |
|
3.2 |
Definitions |
|
|
3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
|
|
3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
|
|
3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
|
3.2.4 Medical/Industrial Supervisor | ||
3.3 |
Supervision |
|
3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
|
3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
|
|
3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
|
|
3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
|
|
3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
|
|
3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
|
|
3.5.5 Time Allocation |
|
|
3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
|
3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
|
3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
|
3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
|
|
|
|
4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
|
|
|
4.1 |
Introduction |
|
4.2 |
General Considerations |
|
4.3 |
Language |
|
4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
|
4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
|
4.6 |
Pagination |
|
4.7 |
Referencing |
|
4.8 |
Plagiarism |
|
4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
|
4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
|
4.11 |
The Framework |
|
4.12 |
Preliminaries |
|
|
4.12.1 Title Page |
|
|
4.12.2 Table of Contents |
|
|
4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
|
|
4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
|
|
4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
|
|
4.12.6 Abstract |
|
|
4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
|
4.13 |
Main Text |
|
4.14 |
References/Appendices |
|
4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
|
|
|
5.1 |
Introduction |
|
5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
|
5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
|
5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
|
5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
|
5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
|
5.7 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
6 |
Thesis Examination | |
|
|
|
6.1 |
Introduction |
|
6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
|
6.3 |
Thesis |
|
6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
|
6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
|
6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
|
6.7 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
7 |
Plagiarism | |
|
|
|
7.1 |
Definition |
|
7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
|
7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
|
7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
|
|
|
|
8 |
Termination of Registration | |
|
|
|
8.1 |
Introduction |
|
8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
|
8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
|
8.4 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
Annexes |
||
|
||
|
Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
|
Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
|
|
|
1.1 |
Introduction |
|
1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
|
1.3 |
PhD Degree |
|
1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
|
1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
|
1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
|
1.7 |
Registration Period |
|
|
1.7.1 Duration |
|
|
1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
|
|
1.7.3 Extension |
|
|
1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
|
1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
|
1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
|
|
|
2.1 |
Introduction |
|
2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
|
|
2.2.1 Progress Reports |
|
|
2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
|
|
2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
|
2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
|
|
2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
|
|
|
|
3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
|
|
|
3.1 |
Introduction |
|
3.2 |
Definitions |
|
|
3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
|
|
3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
|
|
3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
|
3.3 |
Supervision |
|
3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
|
3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
|
|
3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
|
|
3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
|
|
3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
|
|
3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
|
|
3.5.5 Time Allocation |
|
|
3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
|
3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
|
3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
|
3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
|
|
|
|
4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
|
|
|
4.1 |
Introduction |
|
4.2 |
General Considerations |
|
4.3 |
Language |
|
4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
|
4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
|
4.6 |
Pagination |
|
4.7 |
Referencing |
|
4.8 |
Plagiarism |
|
4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
|
4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
|
4.11 |
The Framework |
|
4.12 |
Preliminaries |
|
|
4.12.1 Title Page |
|
|
4.12.2 Table of Contents |
|
|
4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
|
|
4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
|
|
4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
|
|
4.12.6 Abstract |
|
|
4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
|
4.13 |
Main Text |
|
4.14 |
References/Appendices |
|
4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
|
|
|
5.1 |
Introduction |
|
5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
|
5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
|
5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
|
5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
|
5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
|
5.7 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
6 |
Thesis Examination | |
|
|
|
6.1 |
Introduction |
|
6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
|
6.3 |
Thesis |
|
6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
|
6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
|
6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
|
6.7 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
7 |
Plagiarism | |
|
|
|
7.1 |
Definition |
|
7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
|
7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
|
7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
|
|
|
|
8 |
Termination of Registration | |
|
|
|
8.1 |
Introduction |
|
8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
|
8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
|
8.4 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
Annexes |
||
|
||
|
Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
|
Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
|
|
|
1.1 |
Introduction |
|
1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
|
1.3 |
PhD Degree |
|
1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
|
1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
|
1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
|
1.7 |
Registration Period |
|
|
1.7.1 Duration |
|
|
1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
|
|
1.7.3 Extension |
|
|
1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
|
1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
|
1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
|
|
|
2.1 |
Introduction |
|
2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
|
|
2.2.1 Progress Reports |
|
|
2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
|
|
2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
|
2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
|
|
2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
|
|
|
|
3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
|
|
|
3.1 |
Introduction |
|
3.2 |
Definitions |
|
|
3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
|
|
3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
|
|
3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
|
3.3 |
Supervision |
|
3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
|
3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
|
|
3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
|
|
3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
|
|
3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
|
|
3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
|
|
3.5.5 Time Allocation |
|
|
3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
|
3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
|
3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
|
3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
|
|
|
|
4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
|
|
|
4.1 |
Introduction |
|
4.2 |
General Considerations |
|
4.3 |
Language |
|
4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
|
4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
|
4.6 |
Pagination |
|
4.7 |
Referencing |
|
4.8 |
Plagiarism |
|
4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
|
4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
|
4.11 |
The Framework |
|
4.12 |
Preliminaries |
|
|
4.12.1 Title Page |
|
|
4.12.2 Table of Contents |
|
|
4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
|
|
4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
|
|
4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
|
|
4.12.6 Abstract |
|
|
4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
|
4.13 |
Main Text |
|
4.14 |
References/Appendices |
|
4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
|
|
|
5.1 |
Introduction |
|
5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
|
5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
|
5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
|
5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
|
5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
|
5.7 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
6 |
Thesis Examination | |
|
|
|
6.1 |
Introduction |
|
6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
|
6.3 |
Thesis |
|
6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
|
6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
|
6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
|
6.7 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
7 |
Plagiarism | |
|
|
|
7.1 |
Definition |
|
7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
|
7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
|
7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
|
|
|
|
8 |
Termination of Registration | |
|
|
|
8.1 |
Introduction |
|
8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
|
8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
|
8.4 |
Appeals |
|
|
|
|
Annexes |
||
|
||
|
Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | ||
|
Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
|
|
|
1.1 |
Introduction |
|
1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
|
1.3 |
PhD Degree |
|
1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
|
1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
|
1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Registration Period |
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1.7.1 Duration |
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1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
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1.7.3 Extension |
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1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
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1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
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2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
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5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
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5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
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5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
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5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
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5.7 |
Appeals |
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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Annexes |
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Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
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The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | |
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Forms |
1 |
Admission Procedures | |
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1.1 |
Introduction |
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1.2 |
MPhil Degree |
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1.3 |
PhD Degree |
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1.4 |
Application and Admission to MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Programmes |
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1.5 |
Selection Criteria |
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1.6 |
Processing of Applications |
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1.7 |
Registration Period |
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1.7.1 Duration |
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1.7.2 Transfer Report Processing Time |
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1.7.3 Extension |
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1.7.4 Interruption of Studies |
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1.8 |
Changes in the Mode of Study |
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1.9 |
Fees and Other Charges |
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2 |
Monitoriting of MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Programmes | |
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2.1 |
Introduction |
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2.2 |
Formal Mechanism |
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2.2.1 Progress Reports |
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2.2.2 Student Progress Form (SPF) |
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2.2.3 Role of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC)/Lifelong Learning Cluster Research Committee (LLCRC) |
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2.3 |
Informal Monitoring: Departmental Mechanisms |
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2.3.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures |
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3 |
MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD Research Supervision | |
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3.1 |
Introduction |
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3.2 |
Definitions |
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3.2.1 Main Supervisor |
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3.2.2 Co-Supervsior |
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3.2.3 Associate Supervisor |
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3.3 |
Supervision |
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3.4 |
Criteria for Supervision |
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3.5 |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisors |
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3.5.1 Expertise of Supervisor |
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3.5.2 Provision of Structure |
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3.5.3 Respect of University Policies |
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3.5.4 Development of Good Relationship and Creation of a Conducive Environment |
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3.5.5 Time Allocation |
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3.5.6 Joint Supervision between different Departments/Faculties |
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3.6 |
Academic Staff Development Scheme |
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3.7 |
Responsibilities of the Student |
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3.8 |
Change of Supervisor(s) |
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4 |
Physical Format and Layout of Dissertations and Theses | |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
General Considerations |
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4.3 |
Language |
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4.4 |
Paper and Typographical detail |
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4.5 |
Length of the Thesis |
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4.6 |
Pagination |
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4.7 |
Referencing |
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4.8 |
Plagiarism |
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4.9 |
Proof-Reading |
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4.10 |
Cover and Binding |
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4.11 |
The Framework |
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4.12 |
Preliminaries |
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4.12.1 Title Page |
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4.12.2 Table of Contents |
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4.12.3 List of Tables, Figures, Plates/Schemes |
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4.12.4 Acknowledgments |
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4.12.5 Thesis Declaration Form |
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4.12.6 Abstract |
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4.12.7 List of Abbreviations/Glossary |
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4.13 |
Main Text |
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4.14 |
References/Appendices |
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4.15 |
The MPhil Transfer Report |
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5 |
Transfer of Registration from MPhil to PhD | |
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|
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5.1 |
Introduction |
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5.2 |
Procedures for the Submission of Transfer Reports |
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5.3 |
Procedures for Assessment of Transfer Reports |
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5.4 |
The External Assessors’ Reports |
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5.5 |
Board of Examiners |
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5.6 |
Research Seminar Series – RM5011 |
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5.7 |
Appeals |
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6 |
Thesis Examination | |
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6.1 |
Introduction |
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6.2 |
Procedures for Submission of the Thesis |
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6.3 |
Thesis |
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6.4 |
Procedures for Appointment of External Examiners |
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6.5 |
The Assessment and the External Examiners’ Reports |
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6.6 |
Board of Examiners |
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6.7 |
Appeals |
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7 |
Plagiarism | |
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7.1 |
Definition |
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7.2 |
Procedures for dealing with Plagiarism in MPhil/PhD Research Projects |
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7.3 |
FRC/LLCRC Sub-Committee on Plagiarism |
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7.4 |
Right to Appeal |
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8 |
Termination of Registration | |
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8.1 |
Introduction |
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8.2 |
Grounds for the Recommendation of Termination of Registration |
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8.3 |
Procedures for the Termination of Registration |
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8.4 |
Appeals |
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Annexes |
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|
Guidelines for Research Proposals by Prospective Applicants for Postgraduate Research Studies | |
|
The UoM Guide to the Harvard System to Referencing | |
|
Forms |