1. Assessment and completion
Supervisory Training

2. This module covers the process of thesis writing, submission and assessment with particular emphasis on providing guidance for the student in-line with University regulations. This section contains information on the following areas/themes: - Thesis supervision - The Procedure for Postgraduate Research Thesis Final Submission and Examination - The viva voce The Code of Practice and The Regulations for the Form of Thesis provides a prescribed framework for the content and presentation of the thesis. Postgraduate researchers will be referred to these documents, this section outlines the specific role of the supervisor in the writing and submission process.

3. The Thesis supervision……
The Thesis supervision……. Providing guidance and support During the completion period, the candidate should seek the supervisor’s advice and guidance. The supervisor is expected to: - Read and comment on the draft/ production of the thesis - Approve it is the students own work within the prescribed research area - Ensure it complies with the conditions of candidature and ethical approval The candidate should discuss the length of the thesis with the supervisor and may find it helpful to look at other theses. Thesis content material - It’s the students responsibility for writing, preparing and submitting the thesis within the completion period. Candidates are responsible for writing their thesis in their own words, where other sources are used they must be clearly identified and acknowledged - The University encourages students to submit their work for publication (this may be included in a thesis and must be integrated with the hypotheses and central arguments)

4. The Procedure Submission…… Student responsibilities -
The Procedure Submission…… Student responsibilities - After completion of the required registration period, candidates should re-r register as ’completion phase’ - Give ‘two months' notice of intention to submit a thesis, by completing a Notice of Presentation form, available from returned to the PGR Support Office - Candidates must attach a summary (the "abstract") to the notice of presentation which should not be longer than 300 words - A copy of the ethical approval confirmation letter, or a copy of the Research Ethics Checklist Form that confirms ethical approval is not required, must be submitted alongside the completed Notice of Presentation form Supervisor responsibilities As supervisor, you will be responsible for the nomination of potential examiners The examiners will be asked to complete the university right to work procedure prior to approval and arrival. The PGR Office can provide further information should you have any queries.

5. This is an overview of the process and steps from submission to viva

6. This is an overview of the next steps involved

7. The viva…… The supervisor may attend the viva but must not contribute to it. The supervisor can support the student through the examination process by: - Awareness of the process or timeframes involved to guide and support - Provide feedback on the thesis - Sign post the student to appropriate training and support - Provide a practice or mock viva with the student – specialist viva cards are available to use from your School PGR Director As a supervisor, you will be expected to act as independent chair for viva voce assessments for other PhD students outside of your School. Independent chair summary: - The independent chair is responsible for ensuring all paperwork is completed and submitted to central student administration (SA - PGR ) - The viva should run smoothly and fairly - the chair helps ensure this to minimise and mitigate any complaints against the examination process - The IC Checklist provides a guide, should you have any queries, please contact your School PGR administrator or PGR Director