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becoming familiar with the Rules for the degrees of PhD or professional research doctorate, the Guidelines for the Responsible Practice of Research, the Guidelines for Supervision, and the
Intellectual Property Guidelines;
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initiating (when required) and participating in frequent and adequate discussions with the supervisor(s) on the research program. Supervisors and candidates are jointly responsible for
initiating such discussions, and there should normally be contact between the supervisor(s) and the candidate at least once a fortnight even if a formal meeting is not always possible. Contact should be maintained during any period of
fieldwork;
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clarification of the candidate's and the supervisor's expectations of supervision and of the operation of the supervisory panel. On the basis of this discussion the chair of the supervisory panel and candidate should establish guidelines and expectations pertaining to:
- frequency of contact (not less than once a fortnight with supervisors) recognising that there are different needs at different thesis stages,
- monitoring, evaluation and reporting of progress within a 4 year timetable,
- provision of necessary material resources,
- orientation, learning support, graduate course work and training courses, as required, including necessary communication skills assistance for English-as-a-second-language candidates,
- strategies for contact with other researchers in related areas;
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in consultation with the supervisor, preparing a research plan and research timetable as the basis for a four year program of study, including any proposed fieldwork, for submission to the Prescribed Authority for approval not later than six months after the candidate's enrolment;
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submitting written work to the supervisor in accordance with a pre-arranged and agreed schedule,actively engaging in the research course in a manner likely to produce significant results by the time of the annual progress report, by the Mid-term Review and by the time the thesis is due to be submitted;
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participating in the intellectual life of the department/area through activities such as attendance and presentations at departmental seminars and conferences;
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if a full-time candidate, devoting at least 40 hours per week on average to the research course during enrolment, with the exception of approved recreation leave; if a part-time candidate, devoting at least 20 hours per week on average to the research course during enrolment;
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reporting to the supervisor and Prescribed Authority any significant change in other commitments likely to affect the progress of the research course, or any proposed period of suspension
of candidature or attendance at another institution;
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| 4.9
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submitting to the chair of the supervisory panel each year a progress report, for consideration by the Head of Department and Prescribed Authority;
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submitting a Mid-term Review of Progress as specified in the procedures approved for the School, Faculty or Centre;
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acquiring the necessary health and safety skills by attending health and safety training courses as required, adopting safe working practices relevant to the field of research, and adhering
to the ethical practices appropriate to the discipline at all times;
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| 4.12
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negotiating with the supervisor(s) at the commencement or during the course of candidature in respect of any publication or joint publication likely to arise during or on the basis of the
research project, to ensure appropriate and adequate recognition of the candidate's and the supervisor's contribution to the publication;
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submitting to the Research Students and Scholarships Office notice of intention to submit and providing the final title of the thesis, with an abstract of approximately 250-500 words describing its content, at least two months before the expected submission;
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producing the final copies of the thesis for the examiners, and ensuring that its content and standard of presentation is in accordance with University requirements.
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