THE CHALLENGE OF
BEING AN EFFECTIVE RESEARCH DEGREE SUPERVISOR
A One Day Intensive Seminar
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What this
seminar is about
Increasing numbers of research degree candidates have meant that there is a growing
demand for supervisors and quality supervision. Whereas only a few years ago
anyone who had a research degree or even a modest track record in publishing
research was virtually automatically deemed to be a competent supervisor,
today we have realised that this is not actually the case.
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The supervision of research degree candidates can be a demanding
business for which new or novice supervisors need careful preparation. There
are many issues involved and to competently undertake this work is not
trivial. Furthermore in the past few years’ more and more part-time research
degree candidates have registered for degrees. These are often experienced
individuals who are highly accomplished in their own right. It is therefore
essential that all research degree candidates be supervised by well-prepared
supervisors.
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How the
seminar works
This is a
one-day intensive seminar that covers a wide range of issues relating to the
research degree supervision process. The seminar clearly spells out what is
required for successful supervision and how this can be managed to produce
the result required of successful research degrees.
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This seminar is intended only for those who wish to supervise
research degree candidates. These supervisors will normally have a research
degree themselves. However individuals who have a good track record in the
publication of research will also be considered. To attend, participants need
to apply for a place. The format of the seminar consists of lectures and
class discussion. A comprehensive workbook will be supplied.
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For further information about this
course, email Professor Dan Remenyi on dan.Remenyi@tcd.ie
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