progress review FMS postgraduate training workshop Monday 29 th February 2016 Alison TysonCapper Faculty Postgraduate Tutor Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies FMS PhD supervisorprogress panel member ID: 618303
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Preparing for your annual progress review
FMS postgraduate training workshop
Monday 29
th
February 2016
Alison Tyson-Capper
Faculty Postgraduate Tutor, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies, FMS
PhD
supervisor/progress panel memberSlide2
OverviewProgress review timelinePreparation
Research report/literature
review
Relevant researcher development programme sessions
Oral Presentation
Relevant researcher development programme
session
Other documents/materials
Student’s report to
panel
(Supervisors’ report to panel)
During the interview
After the interviewSlide3
Progress review timeline
4 year
MRes
/
PhD
3
year
PhD
12 months
s
ubmission
deadline!
s
ubmission
deadline!
6
months
12 months
(MRes
result)
8
months
20 months
29 months
8
months
20 months
29 months
42 months*
*if still to submit
First PhD
progress reviewSlide4
Progress review timelineFull details:
http://
www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/postgrad/documentation/documents/Resstudenthandbook2015-16.pdf
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PreparationResearch report/review
Read guidelines.
First review – literature review, aims, preliminary results (7,500 words)
Second (and third) review – shorter report (3/4 pages; maximum 10): summary of data, detailed analysis of some data; strengths and weaknesses; “to do” list; appendix
Final review – detailed breakdown of structure of thesis; identify research to complete
Be sure to cite information from other sources correctly
Plagiarism will be treated seriously
www.ncl.ac.uk/right-cite
Provide sufficient information to “bring your panel up to speed”.
Ask your supervisor for feedback.Check he/she will be available and agree a deadline for submission of a draft, giving you sufficient time tomake any changesPay attention to presentation.Submit in good time, including a hard copy if required.Slide6
Preparation
Research Student Development Programme training sessions:
UPDATE
Tuesday 1
st
(13-14.30) & 9
th
March (14:00- 15:30) – “Writing a literature review”; Writing Development Centre
Research Beehive 2.20Baddiley Clark - seminar room
Thursday 3rd March 2015 13-14:00) Dent LTD– “Writing your first year report”; Alison Tyson-Capper, Faculty Postgraduate Tutor (Associate Dean)Slide7
PreparationPresentationStick to rules/guidelinesMake sure the presentation helps you to communicate effectively
Show key “visual” information, avoid use of lots of text etc.
Ask for input
from
supervisorSlide8
PreparationDocuments/materials of possible use to your panel (and thus of use to you)Your e-portfolio
Research diary or lab book
Copies of abstracts/conference proceedings etc.
(Approved project proposal; upload with report)Slide9
PreparationStudent’s report to the panel
Be honest and reflective
Discuss in advance with your supervisor/supervisory team/institute PG Research Student Coordinator any issues
raised?Slide10
PreparationSupervisors’ report to the panel
A reminder will help speed up the process of you receiving official notification of the outcome of your review.Slide11
PreparationKnow your
panel.
Read your
report, and your project proposal.
Lab books/research diaries and information on training attended
Be
organised.Arrange date and time well in advance and as convenient
for panel members, book room (and inform panel), get key, set up PC and projector etc.Slide12
During the interview
Don’t assume the panel has expert knowledge of every aspect of your project.
Provide reminders/clarification where you think helpful
.
Don’t be afraid to defend your research, but be receptive to panel’s suggestions.
Take the opportunity raise any concerns you may
have.
E.g. completion of research, attendance at training courses and access to other activities important to your training and future career
Remember, it’s a “progress review” rather than an “assessment”Slide13
Possible outcomesSlide14
Possible outcomesSlide15
After the interviewReflectOn receipt of panel reportDiscuss recommendations etc. with supervisor/supervisory team.
Be proactive in engaging in any activities/practices recommended or required by the Head of Institute (Institute PG Research Student Coordinator
).
Associate Dean/Dean comments to help youSlide16
Finally....Make a list of things you’d like to discuss with themBear in mind that the review process is for YOUR benefit